Chicharron De Queso Recipe
Crispy hand rolled cheese, Mexican avocado puree
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Cheese
In a mixing bowl, crumble the queso fresco and mix it with cornstarch until well combined.
- 2
Shape the Cheese
Take small amounts of the cheese mixture and roll them into small balls or discs, about the size of a golf ball.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 4
Fry the Cheese
Carefully drop the cheese balls into the hot oil. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
- 6
Serve
Plate the crispy chicharron de queso and serve with the avocado puree on the side.