The Minister of Culture Ernesto Villegas certified this April 20 the tequeño as Cultural Heritage of Venezuela, a food that enjoys pleasure on the palate of Venezuelan men and women.
In a message on his Twitter account, accompanied by a photo and a short video, the owner announced that he had the pleasure of signing the certificate that records the registration of this gastronomic delight from Los Altos Mirandinos.
“People of Los Teques and all of Venezuela, I will have the pleasure and honor of signing the certificate of registration of Tequeño as a cultural asset of the nation,” he stressed.
The minister gave cheers to “Tequeño, Los Teques, Los Altos Mirandinos (Miranda state), the diversity and cultural identity of Venezuela and its beautiful and delicious gastronomy.”
This traditional food can be found at every step in the Venezuelan streets and is popular among diners for its preparation made from wheat flour and white cheese, and once purchased, it is enough to fry it in hot oil to taste it.
The newspaper Últimas Noticias pointed out that there are several versions about its origins, but the most accepted comes from the city of Los Teques, Miranda, where it arose at the end of the 14th century when a cook began to prepare them with the rest of the products she made. the cakes.
According to the source, in honor of this cook from Los Teques, she adopted her name.
The entry El tequeño was declared as Cultural Heritage of Venezuela was first published in El Informador Venezuela.
2023-04-20 23:07:57
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