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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (16g) Recipe makes 40 servings
Calories 55
Calories from Fat 27		(48%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 3.0g	4%
	Saturated Fat 1.9g	9%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.8g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 14mg		4%
Sodium 93mg		3%
Potassium 10mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 5.2g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
	Sugars 0.4g
Protein 2.0g		3%
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Cheese Pastries (Tequenos)

Recipe #169359 | 41 min | 40 min prep | add private note

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By: Nana Lee
May 24, 2006

This classic Venezuelan hors d'oeuvre can be made with different types of cheeses, as long as they are firm and good melting cheeses. They also freeze well and can go directly from the freezer into the hot oil. From "The South American Table". Frying time is per batch.

SERVES 40 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water (or more as needed)
8 ounces chihuahua cheese or mozzarella cheese or muenster cheese
peanut oil (for frying)

Directions

1
In a large bowl, mix the flour, butter, egg yolk, sugar, salt, and water together.
2
Knead until very smooth, about 10 minutes. Set aside to rest for 30 minutes.
3
On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough until it is very thin.
4
Cut into strips 6 inches long and 2 inches wide.
5
Cut cheese into 2-x-1/2 inch sticks.
6
Take one stick of cheese, wrap it diagonally(like a spiral), overlapping the dough, and pinch together the ends.
7
Repeat with the remaining dough and cheese.
8
In an electric skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 350ºF.
9
Drop in a few tequenos at a time and fry until golden, brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Remove using a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
11
Uncooked tequenos may be frozen for up to 6 months.