Tequeños

Tequeños are known in all Latin America. In Peru, they are very popular as starter, light lunch or small snack in the evening at a bar accompanying a Pisco or beer. You find them on every menu in restaurants and no party goes without them.

Traditionally, Tequeños are Wonton wrappers filled with Peruvian white cheese (queso fresco), fried in hot oil and served with Salsa de Palta. However, now you find many variations, including ham and cheese, Lomo Saltado or Aji de Gallina filling in Peru. Simplicity at its best!

And the good thing is Tequeños are easy and quickly prepared at home even if you are far away from Peru; no mess in the kitchen, no "surprises" while cooking, just trouble-free and tasty Peruvian comfort food. Yummy!

While the white cheese filling is the traditional one, you can use other cheeses (best opt for high-temp cheese that won't melt that easily and leak out before your tequeños are cross on the outside), add a flavorful ham or fill them with some Lomo Saltado or Aji de gallina or whatever other leftovers. And the best, you can prepare Tequeños in advance and leave them in the fridge for a few hours or freeze them and when friends unexpectedly show up or the "little hunger" strikes, just quickly fry them.

LimaEasy's Recipe for traditional Tequeños with Salsa de Palta