Surullitos de Maiz, also known as Cornmeal Sticks, are a popular Puerto Rican snack made with a mixture of cornmeal, cheese, and water. These delicious golden sticks are deep-fried to crispy perfection, making them a perfect appetizer or snack. This recipe will guide you through the process of creating authentic Surullitos de Maiz that will transport you to the flavors of Puerto Rico.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cornmeal, water, salt, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Once the mixture has cooled down a bit, add the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well until the cheese is fully incorporated into the dough.
- Take about 1 tablespoon of the dough and roll it into a stick shape, about 3-4 inches long.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
- In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully place a few cornmeal sticks into the oil and fry until they turn golden brown.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried cornmeal sticks from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Repeat the frying process with the rest of the cornmeal sticks.
- Serve the Surullitos de Maiz warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
