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Recipe
50 min Medium
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20 personnes
Ingredients
- 1 pack(s) of wonton wrappers
- 400 g queso fresco
- 1 egg(s)
- frying oil
Instructions
Shaping the tequeños:
- 1Cut the cheese into small sticks.
- 2Place a wonton wrapper on the work surface.
- 3Place a cheese stick in the center of the wrapper.
- 4Dip the tip of your index finger in the beaten egg.
- 5Run the moistened finger along the edges of the wrapper.
- 6Fold the wrapper into a tequeño shape, making sure to seal the ends well.
Frying the tequeños:
- 7Heat the frying oil to 180°C in a saucepan.
- 8Gently drop the tequeños into the oil one by one.
- 9Fry for a few minutes until golden.
- 10Remove the tequeños from the oil.
- 11Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
To serve:
- 12Serve the tequeños hot with guacamole.
About this dish
Cheese tequeños are one of the most beloved appetizers in Peruvian cuisine. They are made with a thin, crispy pastry, delicately wrapped around sticks of Andean cheese, known for its mild flavor and melting texture. Traditionally served at receptions, cocktail parties, and festive events, they are often accompanied by sauces such as guacamole, huancaína sauce, or spicy sauces. Simple and indulgent, tequeños embody the conviviality of Peruvian gastronomy and make an ideal bite to share on any occasion.
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