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Venezuelan Cheese Sticks

Crispy Venezuelan Cheese Sticks for Irresistible Snacking

Savor crispy Venezuelan cheese sticks (Tequeños) that blend chewy cheese with a flaky crust, perfect for snacking.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 sticks
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar can be reduced or substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Salt essential for flavor
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter cold, diced
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • ½ cup Cold Water for best results
Filling Ingredients
  • 8 oz Queso Blanco or semi-soft white cheese like mozzarella
Frying Ingredients
  • 4 cups Vegetable Oil for frying

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • deep pot or fryer
  • slotted spoon
  • sharp knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Incorporate cold butter until coarse crumbs form.
  2. Add egg and cold water, mix until a soft dough forms. Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Cheese Preparation
  1. Slice Queso Blanco into 4-inch sticks. Keep refrigerated until ready to wrap.
Dough Rolling
  1. Roll chilled dough on a floured surface into a rectangle. Cut into 8 strips of about 1.5 inches wide.
Wrap Cheese
  1. Place cheese stick at the edge of a dough strip, wrap tightly, and seal ends. Repeat with remaining cheese.
Frying
  1. Heat oil to 350°F (180°C). Fry tequeños for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, turning occasionally.
Serving
  1. Transfer fried tequeños to a towel-lined plate. Serve warm with dips like Guasacaca or Salsa Rosada.

Nutrition

Serving: 3sticksCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure tight seals on cheese sticks to prevent leakage during frying. Serve immediately for best texture.

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