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Tequeños Venezolanos

Cultural Context

Tequeños originated in Venezuela and are a beloved snack often served at parties and celebrations. Traditionally made with a soft cheese filling, they embody the spirit of Venezuelan cuisine, emphasizing simple yet flavorful ingredients. Today, tequeños have gained popularity beyond Venezuela, often found in Latin American restaurants and food festivals around the world, showcasing their versatility and appeal.

VenezuelanVEappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg wheat flour
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon oil
250 g cheese
250 g ham
1 cup warm water

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

wheat flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

1

Welcome viewers and introduce the recipe for tequeños with ham and cheese.

2

Present the ingredients: 1 kg of flour, 2 tablespoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of oil, 250 g of cheese, 250 g of ham, and 1 cup of warm water.

3

Add 2 tablespoons of salt to the flour in a mixing bowl.

4

Add the prepared preferment and 1 tablespoon of oil to the flour.

5

Mix the ingredients well.

6

Gradually add 1 cup of warm water while kneading the dough until fully integrated.

7

If the dough feels dry, add a little more water as needed.

8

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 to 10 minutes until it no longer sticks to your hands.

9

Let the dough rest for about 5 minutes before rolling it out.

10

Divide the dough in half and roll it out to a thicker consistency for the tequeños.

11

Cut the rolled dough into small pieces for shaping the tequeños.

12

Assemble the tequeños by placing a piece of cheese and ham in the dough, rolling it up, and sealing the edges.

13

Place the assembled tequeños on a floured tray to let them rise for about 10 to 20 minutes in a warm place.

14

Heat oil in a pan for frying the tequeños.

15

Fry the tequeños until golden brown, turning them as they cook.

16

Remove the tequeños from the oil and let them drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pinknifefrying panpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

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