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a wide platter of golden fried cornmeal cheese sticks arranged in a row, a small bowl of pink dipping sauce nearby, on a rustic wooden table, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Sorullitos de Maíz con Queso

Crispy, fried cornmeal and cheese sticks have a sweet and tender center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Bring the water, sugar, and salt to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. Whisk in the cornmeal and stir constantly until it thickens into a stiff dough.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted. Let cool enough to handle.
  4. Roll the dough into small finger-shaped logs.
  5. Heat the oil to 350F and fry the sorullitos for 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Notes

Serve with a mayo-ketchup dipping sauce for the full island experience.