Surullitos

Cooking Puerto Rican

Ingredients for Surullitos

For Makes about 24.
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup yellow corn meal
  • - Vegetable oil or lard for frying
  • 1/2 cup grated Edam or mild Cheddar cheese

Preparation of Surullitos

1. Combine the water and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour in the corn meal and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture is thick and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, mixing well. Cool.

2. Take out by spoonfuls and form into cigar-shaped cylinders about 5 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. Heat oil or lard in a large, heavy frying pan and fry the sticks until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve warm as bread or with drinks.

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