Fried Cheese "Palitos" (Palitos fritos de queso)

 
 Assemble these supplies:

• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon soft butter 
• 1 egg, separated
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• olive oil

Steps in preparation:
 

1. Combine cheese, flour, butter, egg yolk and salt. 
2. Fold in the egg white, beaten to a peak.
3. Roll out on a lightly floured board until about 1/2 inch thick. 
4. Cut in strips about 2 inches long or shape into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
5. Deep fat fry in olive oil at 3750 until a golden brown. May be served hot or cold.
6. MAKES ABOUT 24 APPETIZERS.