Ingredients
CHEESE STICKS
1/2 pound LaFe Oaxacan Cheese
12 corn tortillas
2 cups flour
3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 tablespoons dried oregano
4 eggs
SALSA
1 can crushed tomatoes (large size)
1 medium sweet onion
3 cloves garlic
LaFe Lime Juice to taste
2 cups cilantro, loosely packed
2 tablespoons salt

Directions
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STEP ONE
Unwrap the ball of cheese, being careful to keep the rope intact, then cut 4-inch sections, similar in size to mozzarella sticks. If some of the pieces seem too wide, cut them in half lengthwise.
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STEP TWO
Season the flour with half of the salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and oregano.
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STEP THREE
Grind the corn tortillas in a food processor until you have fine crumbs, then add the other half of the seasonings to it.
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STEP FOUR
Beat the eggs, then place the flour, eggs and tortilla crumbs in three separate bowls, laid out in that order.
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STEP FIVE
One at a time, dredge the cheese sticks in the flour, then dip them in the egg. Tap off the extra egg, then roll the stick in the tortilla crumbs and coat evenly.
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STEP SIX
Repeat the egg and tortilla crumbs (but not the flour), then lay out on a tray lined with parchment. Once you’ve got all your sticks dredged, put them in the freezer for 1 hour.
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STEP SEVEN
While those are in the freezer, roughly chop your onions, garlic and cilantro. Add those plus the tomatoes into a blender with lime juice and salt, and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl, cover and set aside.
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STEP EIGHT
Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet to high heat, about 375°F. Remove the cheese sticks from the freezer while the oil is heating up.
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STEP NINE
Drop the sticks into the pan 2-3 at a time, and fry for about 1-2 minutes total, flipping about halfway through, and basting a tiny bit if there are any odd ends sticking out that don’t look like they’re frying enough. Remove from the skillet once golden brown, and place on a rack or on paper towels.
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STEP TEN
Blot the extra oil, sprinkle with salt while still hot and serve with your homemade salsa.