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Tequeños

Cultural Context

Tequeños are a beloved Venezuelan snack, often enjoyed at parties and celebrations. Originating as a way to use leftover cheese, they have become a staple in Venezuelan cuisine, symbolizing hospitality and festivity. Today, tequeños are popular not just in Venezuela but also in Latin American communities worldwide, often served with various dipping sauces, showcasing their versatility and appeal.

VenezuelanVEappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups flour
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
8 oz cheese
2 cups oil
2 large eggs

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative.

1

Dalila comienza a hablar sobre la masa de tequeños, que lleva harina de trigo, un poco de mantequilla, azúcar y sal.

2

Estira la masa con un rodillo hasta obtener un grosor delgado.

3

Corta tiras de la masa con un cuchillo.

4

Coloca un trozo de queso fresco en un extremo de cada tira.

5

Enrolla la masa alrededor del queso, asegurándote de apretar bien para que no queden huecos.

6

Dalila menciona que es importante apretar y estirar la masa para que el queso no se escape.

7

Se puede freír los tequeños en una freidora o en una sartén con aceite caliente.

8

Para freír, se pasan los tequeños por un poco de harina antes de cocinarlos.

9

Dalila explica que se pueden hacer en una freidora de aire a 200 grados Celsius durante 12 minutos.

10

También se pueden hornear en un horno convencional a 180 grados Celsius durante 20 minutos, en una bandeja engrasada con un poco de aceite o mantequilla.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pinknifefrying panslotted spoonpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Tequeños de QuesoTequeños de Venezuela

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