Surullitos de Maiz (Cornmeal Sticks) Recipe
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Surullitos de Maiz (Cornmeal Sticks)

By: CFUCHSLAO  
"Fried corn sticks are a common appetizer here in Puerto Rico. Although time consuming, it is well worth the effort. Be sure to eat them immediately. I find that once the corn sticks have gone cold, they are about as tasty as cold French fries."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 50 sticks
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 5 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste (optional)
  • 4 ounces Edam cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups oil for deep frying
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup mayonnaise

Directions

  1. Combine the water and salt in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, and stir in the cornmeal and sugar. Return to medium heat, and cook stirring constantly until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat, and stir in the Edam cheese until well blended.
  2. Roll tablespoonfuls of the cornmeal mixture into balls. Then roll the balls into small fat sticks about 3 inches long. In a medium bowl, mix together the ketchup and mayonnaise to make the dipping sauce. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully place some of the corn sticks into the oil so they are not crowded. Fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from hot oil, and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with the sauce.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 362 | Total Fat: 25.4g | Cholesterol: 23mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2007 by Linda 
GREAT recipe! Very tasteful! :) One thing to improve it: when you make the sticks, roll them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2004 by CJFRENCH73 
Maybe it was my mistake but this recipe disintegrated in my frier. Next I tried to pan fry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2008 by Niki 
Yum! Instead of frying I baked, and instead of rolling little cigars I rolled the dough flat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by JNYBOY 
Great recipe, you can also add cheese inside the Surullitos and have them as cigars or rolled... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2005 by KEYLA 
this recipe its good but the only problem its that you have to use a lot of oil to make sure... MORE

 
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