Sorullitos de Maíz (Puerto Rican Cornmeal Cheese Sticks)

Ingredients

• •2 cups fine cornmeal
• •3 cups water
• •1 tsp salt
• •1 tbsp granulated sugar
• •1 tbsp unsalted butter
• •8 oz queso blanco, cut into sticks
• •4 cups vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. 1Bring water, salt, sugar, and butter to a boil.
2. 2Whisk in cornmeal and cook for 3 minutes until a thick dough forms.
3. 3Cool the dough for 10 minutes until safe to handle.
4. 4Wrap portions of cornmeal dough around the queso blanco sticks.
5. 5Fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes until golden.
6. 6Drain briefly and serve warm.

💡 Seal the cornmeal completely around the cheese so it does not leak into the oil.

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