Main course
Bolita di Keshi
These Bolita di Keshi are savory cheese balls, a popular snack. They're made by combining grated cheddar and feta with a beaten egg and cornstarch, then shaped and deep-fried until golden. The cornstarch helps bind them, ensuring they hold their shape as they cook. You can make these ahead and freeze the shaped balls indefinitely, ready to fry whenever you need them.
37 minServes 4
Method
2 steps · 37 min total
- 01
Prepare and Shape
Finely grate the 1 pound of Cheddar cheese and 1 pound of feta cheese into a large bowl. Add the 1 beaten egg and 5 tablespoons of cornstarch, then toss everything together until well combined. Once mixed, roll the cheese mixture into small, uniform balls. These shaped balls can be kept indefinitely in the freezer if you're preparing them ahead. - 02
Fry and Serve
Heat deep fat in a pot or deep fryer until it's hot enough to fry (a small piece of cheese dropped in should sizzle immediately). Carefully drop the cheese balls into the hot fat, working in batches to avoid crowding the pan. Fry until they turn a deep golden brown, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve them piping hot, perhaps with toothpicks for easy handling.
