BUUELOS 
1 lb. white cheese or small curd cottage cheese (quesito)
1 1/2 c. cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt

Grind the cheese. Mix the cheese with the cornstarch, eggs, brown sugar and salt. Roll into balls the size of golf balls and drop into medium-hot vegetable oil. Fry slowly. After a few minutes, increase temperature and fry until they are golden. Remove and place on absorbent paper.

Makes 15 buuelos.

WARNING: This recipe is highly dependent on the type of cheese you use. It might be a good idea not to try it if you are not really sure you have the right type of cheese.

 

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