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Corn Sticks (Sorullos de Maiz)

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"Have you gone to a Puerto Rican get-together and tried the famous fried corn sticks or 'sorullitos?' Here's a recipe that works to stuff them with American cheese or have them plain. Enjoy!" — mystique

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Original recipe makes 8 corn sticks Change Servings

1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt

1 cup boiling water
4 slices American cheese, cut in half
1 quart vegetable oil for frying

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Directions

Stir the cornmeal, sugar, salt, and water together in a mixing bowl until a dough has formed. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, place a spoonful of dough into the palm of your hand; make a depression in the center. Fold a half slice of American cheese into a wad and place into the hole. Spoon some more dough overtop; roll the corn stick into a sausage shape, making sure that the cheese is not exposed. Repeat with the remaining dough and cheese.
Heat oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cook the corn sticks in the hot oil until they turn golden brown and float to the top of the oil, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 20 mins
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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 23, 2010

These are just like the sorullos I used to eat in Puerto Rico . . . i made them plain and served them with 'mayoketchup' and they were perfect. had the left over with my morning coffee . . . thanks so much for posting this!

—YOULIKADASPICE

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 05, 2010

The measurements in this recipe are incorrect. If you follow it all you will get is a very soupy sweet mixture that is useless. I know because I followed the recipe to the letter and thats what I got. However the recipe was not a total lost, I tried it again and this time I added the ingredients alittle at a time all the while tasting and checking consistancy. I used the ingredients for 10 servings. I cut the sugar to 3/4 cup instead of 1-1/4 cup. The salt from 1 tablspoon to 1/2 teaspoon and the boiling water from 2-1/2 cups to 1-3/4 cups. The recipe also said to cook 4 minutes per side. That is too long, they do not burn but they do get hard. I cooked them 2-1/2 minutes on each side. And they were perfect

—Gladys

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8 Ratings

Nov 13, 2011

The water should be boiled with the salt and sugar and then the cornmeal should be added slowly while stirring. In that way you can assure a more uniform taste and no clumps. Also, if you apply a little bit of butter to your hands when forming them, the mix will not stick to your skin. Another variation is to use munster cheese instead of American cheese and eliminate the sugar entirely. They are ready when the cheese oozes out of the stick.

—spanishprofessor

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Mar 23, 2011

Too sweet.

—Lizzydiaz

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May 29, 2012

NOTE: The instructions are incomplete. You need to boil the water 1st then stir in the cornmeal, salt and sugar. Mix all the ingredients well until it stops sticking to the sides of the pot. Also, I personally recommend using only 1/4 cup sugar (otherwise they end up being overly sweet).

—isms

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Sep 21, 2009

Oh my! I remember my grandma used to make these for my brother and I.

—zayrie

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Aug 03, 2009

my boyfriend is sure to love these!

—mary,n

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Nutrition

Calories
588 kcal
29%

Carbohydrates
66.4 g
21%

Cholesterol
27 mg
9%

Fat
31.8 g
49%

Fiber
2.1 g
8%

Protein
10 g
20%

Sodium
1154 mg
46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Corn Sticks (Sorullos de Maiz)

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 588
Calories from Fat: 286

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.8g 49 %
Saturated Fat 8.5g 42 %
Cholesterol 27mg 9 %
Sodium 1154mg 46 %
Potassium 128mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 66.4g 21 %
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8 %
Protein 10g 20 %
** Sugars 26g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 20 %
Iron 23 %
Thiamin 38 %
Niacin 35 %
Vitamin B6 8 %
Magnesium 9 %
Folate 63 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.