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The Best Tequeños

Fried until crispy golden with a cheesy center, try the Best Tequeños Recipe and you won't be disappointed. Brought to you all the way from Venezuela. Ideal appetizer for parties.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16 Tequeños
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Venezuelan

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Semi-Soft White Cheese
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1/2 cup water warm
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Place flour in a bowl. Add the salt and baking powder. Mix
  2. Add the eggs and mix with a wooden spoon
  3. Add the butter and stir
  4. Finally add the warm water and knead with your hands until the dough is smooth
  5. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes
  6. Meanwhile, cut the cheese into 3/4" sticks
  7. With a rolling pin, roll the dough into a rectangle, 1/4" thick
  8. Use a pizza cutter or knife to slice the rectangle into long strips
  9. One at a time, wrap the cheese stick diagonally using each strip. Make sure that the cheese is completely enrobed. Roll the Tequeño on the table to ensure that the edges are sealed. Repeat with the rest of the cheese and strips
  10. Heat oil to 350 Degrees F
  11. Fry 4-5 Tequeños at a time until golden brown. Remove form the oil and drain with a paper towel. 

Notes

  • Tequeños can be frozen raw and fried when needed without the thawing them out.
  • Tequeños can be fried for a few seconds, frozen, and then heated in the toaster oven.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Tequeño Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 521mg (22%) Potassium 38mg (1%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Tequeños

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Tequeño
Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 521mg 22%
Potassium 38mg 1%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.