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Tequenos
Venezuelan fried cheese sticks wrapped in wheat dough and served hot as a party snack.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 17 min📖 1 min readServes 6~430 kcal🇻🇪 Venezuelan🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 12 min cook 30 min rest
- #For Guests
- #Kid-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 1 h 17 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking12 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Flour
- 60 gr Butter
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Warm water
General
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 450 gr White cheese or halloumi
For frying
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Tomato sauce
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Instructions
- 1
Knead the flour, salt, butter, and warm water into a smooth dough.
- 2
Rest the dough covered for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 3
Cut the cheese into finger-thick sticks.
- 4
Roll the dough thin and cut long strips.
- 5
Wrap the cheese sticks with overlapping dough strips and seal the ends.
- 6
Fry the tequenos in 170°C oil for 5 to 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 7
Transfer to paper towels and serve hot with tomato sauce.
💡 Tip: Do not leave the ends of the cheese sticks uncovered when wrapping; the first leak in hot oil starts there.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve tequenos hot with optional spicy tomato sauce and ayran for a family guest table.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
16
g protein
42
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 39%Fat 46%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tequenos make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Tequenos take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 12 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 77 minutes in total.Is Tequenos difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Tequenos have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 16g, carbs: 42g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Tequenos contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tequenos belong to?
This recipe belongs to Venezuelan cuisine.How many ingredients does Tequenos need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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