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Tequeños

A tequeño is prepared with a bread dough with white cheese (queso blanco) in the middle. It is formed into a bread stick and then usually fried. It is one of the most popular Venezuelan snack foods in parties, especially weddings. It is said that a party is not a true Venezuelan party without tequeños.

The name "tequeños" comes from the town of "Los Teques", capital of the state of Miranda where it is believed this food originated from. The oldest known references to it come from the first decade of the 19th century. At that time the richest families of Caracas would spend long vacation periods in Los Teques and it is believed that they started preparing them with the left over dough of another Venezuelan food "pastelitos".

HOW TO PREPARE (Deep Fry):
For Best Quality and Food Safety follow these Instructions:
 
• Keep Frozen until ready to use, cook thoroughly before eating.
• Pre-heat oil to 350ºF (medium high to high).
• Fry Tequeños for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until golden brown. If cheese becomes visible, 
  remove from heat immediatley, the tequeños are done.
• Frozen food may develop ice crystal causing hot splatter, please add tequenos carefully.
• Avoid thawing. 
 For home delivery at Provo, Ogden, Salt Lake City and Park City areas contact Roger Perez (authorized distributor) at: 801- 686-7423 or  roger@tequenosfactory.com place your order with 5 business days in advance or call Roger Perez and check availability for last minute orders.