Surullitos de maiz, also known as cornmeal sticks, are a popular and delicious fried snack that originated in the Caribbean and Latin America. These crispy and savory treats are made with a simple dough composed of cornmeal, flour, and seasonings, which is then shaped into long, thin sticks and fried until golden brown. Surullitos de maiz are often enjoyed as a snack on their own, or they can be served alongside main courses as a side dish. They are also a popular street food in many countries, where they are sold from carts and stalls. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, making surullitos de maiz is a fun and rewarding experience. With the right ingredients and a few simple steps, you can easily create these delicious treats in the comfort of your own home.
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SURULLITOS DE MAIZ (CORNMEAL STICKS)
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.
Provided by CFUCHSLAO
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 18.5 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 795.3 mg, Sugar 12.3 g
CORNMEAL-CHEESE STICKS (SORULLITOS DE MAIZ)
Cornmeal sticks or sorullitos are a snack or appetizer popular among Hispanic Caribbean folk. In Puerto Rico, they are commonly served as part of a cheese platter with salsa rosada (Puerto Rican-style homemade Thousand Island dipping sauce made with garlic, mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and cilantro) or ajilimojili (garlic and sweet chili pepper dipping sauce). Serve with salsa rosada or ketchup.
Provided by MKCortes (Latin Goddess)
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 36m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, black pepper, paprika, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add butter; use fingers to crumble into flour until the mixture resembles peas.
- Combine water and milk in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer and remove from heat. Pour into cornmeal mixture; stir rapidly until dough forms a soft ball that separates from the sides of the bowl. Add Cheddar cheese; stir to combine.
- Cover bowl with a clean dish cloth; allow dough to rest for 5 minutes.
- Scoop a heaping teaspoon of dough; using your hands, form a ball and then roll into a stick. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Heat oil in a large skillet; fry sticks until golden, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 607.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
SURILLITOS DE MAIZ (PUERTO RICAN CORNMEAL STICKS)
Deep fried cornmeal sticks - a popular treat in Puerto Rico. From islandflave.com. Serving size wasn't stated, so yield is a guess. PREP TIME INCLUDES REFRIGERATION AND COOL-OFF TIME
Provided by Jostlori
Categories Puerto Rican
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place water, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and Sazon seasoning into a sauce pan. Bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, add cornmeal slowly, stir to avoid creating lumps. Keep stirring, & continue cooking on low heat.
- Remove from heat, add the cheese and blend well. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
- Put a teaspoon of the mixture in the palm of your hand. Place on flat surface, roll into sticks.
- Place the corn sticks on a tray, cover with wax paper and put in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in deep fryer, fry the corn sticks until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towel to remove excess oil.
- NOTE: Goya Sazon is a seasoned salt that is used daily in most of Latin America, including the Caribbean. You can easily find it in the Hispanic aisle of most grocery stores, or in a Hispanic market.
DEEP FRIED CORN MEAL STICKS (SORULLITOS DE MAIZ) WITH DIPPING SAUCE
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!
Provided by Marisa Nicholls
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 676.4 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
SURULLITOS DE MAIZ (CORNMEAL STICKS)
These fried cornmeal sticks are a common appetizer here in Puerto Rico. Although time-consuming, they are 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.
Provided by CFUCHSLAO
Categories Grain Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine water and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in cornmeal and sugar. Return to medium heat; cook stirring constantly until mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and stir in Edam cheese until well blended.
- Roll tablespoonfuls of cornmeal mixture into balls. Then roll balls into small fat sticks about 3 inches long. In a medium bowl, mix ketchup and mayonnaise to make a dipping sauce. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully place some cornmeal sticks into hot 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 dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 18.5 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 795.3 mg, Sugar 12.3 g
SURULLITOS DE MAIZ (CORNMEAL STICKS)
These fried cornmeal sticks are a common appetizer here in Puerto Rico. Although time-consuming, they are 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.
Provided by CFUCHSLAO
Categories Grain Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine water and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in cornmeal and sugar. Return to medium heat; cook stirring constantly until mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and stir in Edam cheese until well blended.
- Roll tablespoonfuls of cornmeal mixture into balls. Then roll balls into small fat sticks about 3 inches long. In a medium bowl, mix ketchup and mayonnaise to make a dipping sauce. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully place some cornmeal sticks into hot 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 dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 18.5 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 795.3 mg, Sugar 12.3 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh cornmeal. If you can't find fresh cornmeal, you can use masa harina, which is a type of corn flour made from dried corn.
- Be sure to soak the cornmeal in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to soften the cornmeal and make it easier to cook.
- When frying the cornmeal sticks, be sure to use a deep fryer or a large pot with plenty of oil. The oil should be at least 3 inches deep.
- Fry the cornmeal sticks in batches so that they don't overcrowd the pot. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Cook the cornmeal sticks until they are golden brown and crispy. This should take about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Serve the cornmeal sticks hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular dipping sauces include salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
Conclusion:
Surullitos de maiz, or cornmeal sticks, are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these tasty treats at home. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy snack, give surullitos de maiz a try!
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