Peruvian Tequeños

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• water
• shortening
• 1 lb farmer cheese (ricotta or feta)
• 1 egg white

Directions

1. 1

   Preparation:

2. 2

   Mix flour, butter, egg yolks, salt, sugar and paprika with enough water to make a soft homogeneous dough. Set aside for a few minutes.

3. 3

   Cut cheese in strips (½ x 2 inches).

4. 4

   Divide dough in 3 parts, rolling each part very thinly. Then cut 1-inch strips, brush borders with egg white and roll, covering cheese strips completely. Egg white helps in sealing borders.

5. 5

   Fry in hot shortening until golden.

6. 6

   Serve hot. Usually served with avocado dressing or guacamole.

7. 7

   Variation: Tequeños can be also prepared with Won Ton wraps, instead preparing dough.