Tequenos with Guacamole

9 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 ounces queso fresco
  • 30 fresh wonton wrappers
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, onion, lime juice, cilantro, jalepeno and salt.
  2. 2
    Cover tightly with plastic wrap and set aside.
  3. 3
    Cut the queso fresco into 2-by-1/4-by-1/4-inch sticks.
  4. 4
    Place a wonton wrapper on a work surface, and then set a cheese stick on the bottom third of the wrapper.
  5. 5
    Brush the edges of the wrapper with water and roll it up to enclose the cheese; pinch the edges shut.
  6. 6
    Set aside, and repeat with the remaining pieces of cheese and wonton wrappers.
  7. 7
    Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy, deep saucepan over moderate heat until it reaches 350 on an instant read thermometer.
  8. 8
    Working in batches of about 5, fry the tequenos, turning them over halfway through, until bubbling and browned, about 11/4 minutes.
  9. 9
    Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried tequenos to a paper towellined plate to drain.
  10. 10
    Repeat with the remaining tequenos.
  11. 11
    Serve them warm with guacamole on the side.

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