Queso de Freir

Name: Queso de Freir
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 1 lb queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese), sliced; 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; pinch salt

Golden-fried Dominican cheese rounds with a crispy exterior and creamy melted interior, a beloved appetizer that is indulgent and irresistible.

20 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

DominicanAppetizerStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

1 lb queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese), sliced
3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
pinch salt

Instructions

1

Pat 1 lb sliced queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese) dry with paper towels. Cut into strips about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide.
2

Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a shallow dish. Lightly coat each piece of queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese) in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
3

Heat 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep pot or skillet to 350 degrees F.
4

Carefully place coated queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese) pieces into hot vegetable oil (for frying) in batches. Do not overcrowd the pot.
5

Fry 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. The queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese) should have a light golden exterior.
6

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Work quickly while queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese) is still hot so the outside stays crispy.
7

Sprinkle with pinch salt while warm. Serve immediately with marinara sauce, hot sauce, or lime wedges for dipping.

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What is Queso de Freir?

Golden-fried Dominican cheese rounds with a crispy exterior and creamy melted interior, a beloved appetizer that is indulgent and irresistible. This reference files it under Dominican appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

How hot should the oil be for Queso de Freir?

For Queso de Freir, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 3. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

How do I know when Queso de Freir is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until golden brown and crispy.

Why pat it dry first in Queso de Freir?

Step 1 reads: "Pat 1 lb sliced queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese) dry with paper towels." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 1 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

Is there a substitute for queso fresco in Queso de Freir?

The entry for Queso de Freir calls for 1 lb queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese), sliced. In its place: Mild feta, rinsed, or farmer cheese.

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