Cheese puffs (from a recipe by penelope casas)

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Preparation Time:

10 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Easy

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Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

2 Egg whites
1 c Grated Spanish cheese, such
As Tetilla or Manchego (not
Too aged), or
Swiss or Gouda
ds Cayenne pepper
3 ts Flour
8 1/2 -inch cubes chorizo
Oil for frying
8 1/4 -inch-thick pieces pickled
Cucumber (recipe follows)

Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Stir in the cheese,
cayenne and flour. With floured hands shape into walnut-sized balls
and press a cube of chorizo into the center. Heat the oil at least
1/2 inch deep to about 390 to 400 degrees and fry until golden. Drain
on paper towels. Or better, use a deep fryer. (May be kept warm in a
200 degree oven for up to 30 minutes). Spear a cucumber piece on top
of each cheese puff with a toothpick.

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