Peruvian Tequeños Recipe

Name: Peruvian Tequeños
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 cups flour; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; water; shortening; 1 lb farmer cheese (ricotta or feta); 1 egg white

Servings: persons

Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups flour
1 tablespoon butter
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
water
shortening
1 lb farmer cheese (ricotta or feta)
1 egg white

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Preparation:
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Mix flour, butter, egg yolks, salt, sugar and paprika with enough water to make a soft homogeneous dough. Set aside for a few minutes.
3
Cut cheese in strips (1/2 x 2 inches).
4
Divide dough in 3 parts, rolling each part very thinly. Then cut 1-inch strips, brush borders with egg white and roll, covering cheese strips completely. Egg white helps in sealing borders.
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Fry in hot shortening until golden.
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Serve hot. Usually served with avocado dressing or guacamole.
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Variation: Tequenos can be also prepared with Won Ton wraps, instead preparing dough.

1032

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 cups flour, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Peruvian Tequeños falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Peruvian Tequeños

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