Surullitos de Maiz

== Description ==
Cornmeal sticks
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups of cold water
* 1 teaspoon of salt
* 1½ cups of yellow cornmeal
* 1 cup of mild cheddar or edam cheese
* oil or shortening for frying 
== Directions ==
# Pour water and salt into a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
# Lower heat and slowly and cornmeal stirring continuously so as not to create lumps.
# Continue cooking on low heat until the mixture separates easily from both the bottom and sides of the saucepan.
# Remove from heat and add the cheese and blend well.
# Scoop up enough mixture to fill a teaspoon and form a ball with the palm of your hand.
# Place on a clean flat surface and roll balls in small cylinders roughly ½ in diameter.
# Continue this process until you have used all the mixture.
# Place on a flat plate or tray covering layers with wax paper and let cornmeal sticks rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
# Heat oil or shortening to about 375°F in a deep fryer or caldero.
# Fry until golden brown and allow to drain on a paper towel before serving.
Category:Puerto Rican Appetizers
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:Cornmeal Recipes
Category:Edam Recipes
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