"Surullitos (Cheese Corn Sticks)"

By RoketJSquerl

Yield: 20 sticks

Ingredients

• sauce:
• 2 cups of water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cup of extremely fine cornmeal
• 4 oz Edam or Gouda cheese, shredded
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon mayo
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in salt, sugar and cornmeal. Return to heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the dough does not stick to the pot.

Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Let sit for 5 minutes -or until you are able to handle the heat- and roll 1 tablespoon balls of dough into cigar shapes.

In a large deep skillet, heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees. Cook Surullitos 4-6 at a time, making sure not to crowd the pan, until lightly golden brown. Drain on a paper towel lined plate and serve immeidately.

Sauce: Mix together ketchup, mayo and garlic. Serve with fresh hot Surullitos.