Curaçaoan cheese balls — sharp cheddar and white cheese bound with egg and cornstarch, shaped, then deep-fried golden and served hot on toothpicks.
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Preparation
- Finely grate and toss together 1 lb sharp yellow cheese (cheddar or oude boerenkaas) and 1 lb white cheese (such as feta, ricotta or queso blanco).
- Stir in 6 beaten eggs and 5 tablespoons cornstarch.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (these can be kept indefinitely in the freezer).
- Drop the balls into deep, hot fat and fry until golden.
- Serve piping hot on toothpicks.
