Crispy Cheese Tequeños: Authentic Venezuelan Recipe 🧀🇻🇪

Tequeños Recipe 🧀🇻🇪

Overview:

Tequeños, a beloved Venezuelan snack, are crispy fried delights filled with savory cheese. Perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying snack, these Tequeños are sure to become a favorite in your household. With a crunchy exterior and a gooey cheese filling, they are irresistible!

• Name: Tequeños
• Category: Lunch/Snacks
• Keywords: Grains, Cheese, Venezuelan, South American, Weeknight, Deep Fried, < 4 Hours
• Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Servings: 12 Tequeños
• Calories: 471.4 per serving
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (based on 5 reviews)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 1 egg
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Cheese (enough to make 12 Tequeños)
• Oil (for frying)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

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   • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, egg, salt, and sugar.
   • Knead the mixture, gradually adding a tablespoon or two of water until a dough forms.
   • Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and no longer sticks to your hands.
   • If needed, transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead in more flour until it reaches the desired consistency.
   • Let the dough rest for 1-2 hours.

2. Prepare the Cheese Filling:

   • Cut the cheese into strips, approximately 1/2″ by 1/2″ by 3″.
   • Ensure the cheese strips are not too long to facilitate wrapping later.

3. Shape the Tequeños:

   • After the dough has rested, divide it into balls slightly larger than your fist.
   • Roll out each dough ball into a thin sheet, about 1/4-0.125 inch thick.
   • Cut the dough into long strips, approximately 3/4″ wide.

4. Assemble:

   • Wrap each cheese strip with a dough strip, ensuring the cheese is fully covered and the dough is sealed to prevent leakage during frying.

5. Fry the Tequeños:

   • Heat oil in a frying pan or deep fryer.
   • Once the oil is hot, carefully add the Tequeños in batches, frying until they are golden brown and crispy.
   • Remove the fried Tequeños from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Sprinkle the freshly fried Tequeños with flour for an extra crispy coating.
   • Serve hot and enjoy these deliciously indulgent treats as a snack or appetizer.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 471.4
• Fat: 19.4g
• Saturated Fat: 2.6g
• Cholesterol: 17.6mg
• Sodium: 201.3mg
• Carbohydrates: 64g
• Fiber: 2.2g
• Sugar: 0.6g
• Protein: 9.1g

Tips:

• Ensure the cheese is well wrapped in the dough to prevent leakage during frying.
• Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point for frying, such as vegetable or canola oil.
• Serve Tequeños with a dipping sauce of your choice, such as salsa or guacamole, for added flavor.
• Experiment with different types of cheese for varying flavors and textures.
• To make ahead, assemble the Tequeños and freeze them before frying. Fry them straight from frozen when ready to serve, adding a few extra minutes to the frying time.

With this easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll be able to recreate the authentic taste of Tequeños right in your own kitchen. Enjoy the crispy, cheesy goodness of these Venezuelan delights with friends and family!