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A platter of golden-brown tequeños served with various dipping sauces.

tequenos

Indulge in the irresistible taste of tequeños! These cheesy delights are perfect for any occasion. Try them today! 🧀✨
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups Flour All-purpose flour.
  • 1 tsp Salt For flavoring the dough.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Melted.
  • 1 large Egg For binding the dough.
  • Water as needed Water To form a soft dough.
Filling
  • 1 cup Cheese Mozzarella or queso blanco.
  • 1 pkg Wonton wrappers For wrapping the cheese.
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder For flavor enhancement.
  • 1 tsp Onion powder To complement the cheese.
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper For a dash of spice.
Oil
  • as needed cup Vegetable oil For frying.

Equipment

  • 1 Deep pan For frying the tequeños.
  • 1 Mixing bowl For preparing the dough.
  • 1 Rolling Pin For rolling out the dough.
  • 1 Paper towels For draining excess oil.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Get ready to create some mouthwatering tequeños that will have everyone asking for more!
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
  1. Collect all the essentials: flour, cheese (like mozzarella or queso blanco), butter, eggs, and a pinch of salt.
Step 2: Prepare the Dough
  1. In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Melt butter and add it to the flour mixture. Stir in an egg and gradually add water until a soft dough forms.
Step 3: Knead the Dough
  1. On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover it with a cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Roll Out the Dough
  1. After resting, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut it into rectangles, about 3x5 inches.
Step 5: Fill with Cheese
  1. Place a piece of cheese at one end of each rectangle. Roll it up tightly, sealing the edges with a bit of water.
Step 6: Heat the Oil
  1. In a deep pan, heat oil over medium heat. You want enough oil to submerge the tequeños.
Step 7: Fry the Tequeños
  1. Carefully place the tequeños in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Step 8: Drain and Serve
  1. Remove them from the oil and let them drain on paper towels. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce!

Notes

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