Perfect Venezuelan Tequeños Recipe
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- 14 Mar 2023
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Tequeños are a traditional Venezuelan snack consisting of fried wonton wrappers or empanada dough filled with cheese.
It is believed that this snack originated from the city of Los Teques. Tequeños are usually served with various sauces and dips such as guacamole or salsa de palta.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup lukewarm water at 97 F (36°C)
8 oz. hard or semi-hard white cheese (queso blanco)
Vegetable oil
3 cups all-purpose flour , sifted
1/2 cup soft butter
1 egg , at room temperature, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Pour the flour into the bowl and dig a well in the center. Add the butter and salt to the center of the well. Using electric mixer, mix until obtaining a sandy mixture.
Gradually,add the egg, then start kneading at low speed, gradually incorporating the water until obtaining a smooth, elastic dough that comes off the sides of the bowl.
Place dough on a floured surface, knead for 5 minutes. If necessary, add a little more flour or a little more water as needed, to achieve the desired texture.
Cover the dough with a cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 45 minutes. Read More…
