Authentic Tequeños Recipe
Los Teques, Venezuela
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Introduction & history
Declared the cultural heritage of Venezuela, tequeños are a popular Venezuelan snack or appetizer, consisting of a strip of queso blanco, traditionally queso Llanero (a firm, salty white cheese), wrapped in a thin strip of dough. These delicious cheese sticks are deep-fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, while the cheese inside becomes warm and slightly melted. Tequeños are often served with various dipping sauces, typically the Venezuelan version of guacamole, guasacaca, making them a versatile and beloved treat at parties, gatherings, and restaurants. Apart from cheese, tequeños have other fillings as well, such as ham, ham and cheese, and cheese and spinach, for example. The tequeños with a ripe banana and cheese filling are known as tequeyoyo, while those wrapped in soft corn dough are tequeños de jojoto. Originally from Venezuela, tequeños have gained popularity across Latin America and other parts of the ... Read more
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PREP 30min
COOK 20min
RESTING 1h
READY IN 1h 50min
Ideal for serving a party of six, this traditional tequeños recipe calls for simple, accessible ingredients, namely all-purpose flour, cold butter, a pinch of salt, an egg, water, llanero cheese—a staple in Venezuelan cuisine—and oil for frying.
Ingredients
410g (14.5 oz) all-purpose flour
240g (8.5 oz) butter, cold & cubed
1 tsp salt
1 egg
120 ml (1/2 cup) water
500g (1.1 lbs) llanero cheese
1 L (4 cups) oil, for frying
Preparation
Combine the flour, butter, and salt in a bowl. Use your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse, damp sand.
Gradually pour in the water, stirring until it forms a cohesive dough.
Encase the dough in cling wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a thickness of 2mm (1/8").
Slice the dough into strips that are 3 cm (1 1/4") wide.
Cut strips of llanero cheese to a width of 2 cm (3/4").
Use the dough strips to encase the cheese. After wrapping, gently roll them on the counter to ensure the layers are sealed.
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat until it reaches 180°C/350°F.
Carefully place the tequeños in the oil and fry them for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
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