Venezuelan Tequeños

Ingredients

• 400g flour
• 1 egg
• 60g butter
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 120ml warm water
• 300g white cheese (halloumi or mozzarella), in sticks
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Mix flour, egg, butter, sugar, salt and water into a smooth dough; rest 30 minutes.
2. Roll thin and cut into long strips 2cm wide.
3. Wrap each cheese stick spirally with a strip, sealing the ends.
4. Fry in 170C oil for 2-3 minutes until deep golden.
5. Drain.

Serving suggestions

• Serve with guasacaca or salsa rosada.

Storage & reheating

Uncooked tequeños freeze brilliantly.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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