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Deep Fried Corn Meal Sticks (Sorullitos de Maiz) with Dipping Sauce

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"Also referred to as Latin or Spanish Corn Fritters, can be prepared with or without cheese. This version is Puerto Rican style. These deep fried corn meal sticks are crunchy on the outside and buttery sweet on the inside and are great for brunch, as a dinner appetizer, or as a snack at anytime of the day. These can also be prepared cheese-filled; just add a little piece of your favorite cheese inside your shape before frying. Yum!" — Marisa Nicholls

Directions

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and stir in sugar, butter, and salt until sugar has dissolved. Turn heat to low and whisk in 1 cup of cornmeal until smooth. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cornmeal to make a very thick, workable dough.
Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease your hands well with 2 teaspoons of oil and scoop about 3 tablespoons of cornmeal dough; roll the dough into a ball, then shape into a 3-inch long stick about 1/2 inch wide. Repeat with remaining dough, oiling your hands as needed. Deep-fry the cornmeal sticks until golden brown, working in batches of 3 or 4 at a time. Drain fried cornmeal sticks on paper towels and keep warm.
Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic salt in a bowl until well combined; serve cornmeal sticks with the sauce for dipping.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 1 hr

Footnotes

Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

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Nov 18, 2012

I've always wanted to learn how to make sorullos, and this recipe was Great. Now I don't have to wait to visit my mom to have sorullos!

—Returned2ny

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Sep 09, 2012

I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS RECIPE FOR YEARS! Ohhh how these take me back! My father used to make these for the family when I was a little girl. I couldn't stop eating these!! These are perfect! THANKS FOR POSTING THIS!!

—JOY

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5 Ratings

Aug 17, 2012

Absolutely fabulous!! I have been making sorullitos for years and experimented with the proportions with varying results, so I wanted to try this recipe. I am very happy to report that the particular ratio of ingredients here is SPOT ON. If you are looking for a sorullito that is crunchy outside and tender soft on the inside, with a taste on the sweeter side, THIS IS IT!!! (but of course you can reduce the sugar and increase the salt a bit if you want it to have more of a savory taste). I did put a stick of extra sharp cheddar cheese inside of each piece for an extra YUMMMM Thanks for the recipe Marisa!!!

—Milly Suazo

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Nutrition

Calories
421 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
36.7 g
12%

Cholesterol
12 mg
4%

Fat
29.6 g
46%

Fiber
1.4 g
6%

Protein
2.9 g
6%

Sodium
676 mg
27%

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

Nutritional Information

Deep Fried Corn Meal Sticks (Sorullitos de Maiz) with Dipping Sauce

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 421
Calories from Fat: 267

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.6g 46 %
Saturated Fat 5.1g 25 %
Cholesterol 12mg 4 %
Sodium 676mg 27 %
Potassium 95mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 36.7g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6 %
Protein 2.9g 6 %
** Sugars 9.3g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 16 %
** Thiamin 26 %
Niacin 17 %
Vitamin B6 12 %
Magnesium 5 %
Folate 42 %

* 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.