Recipe courtesy of Mary Sue Milliken
and
Susan Feniger
Queso Flameado
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
12 to 18 ounces Panela cheese
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup gold tequila
Lime juice, to taste
Directions
- Slice the cheese 1/2inch thick and place in a bowl of ice water for about 5 minutes. Pat the cheese dry and dust with the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet, over a high heat. Add the oil and fry the cheese, turning once, until golden brown. USE CAUTION: Standing far enough back so you do not get near the flames, ignite the tequila. Let the flames die out.
- Remove the cheese and tequila to a platter and finish with a sprinkling of lime juice. Serve with pickled chipotle peppers and warm corn tortillas.