Corn Sticks (sorullos De Maiz)

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 4 slices american cheese, cut in half
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• stir the cornmeal, sugar, salt, and water together in a mixing bowl until a dough has formed. set aside to cool for 10 minutes. once cool enough to handle, place a spoonful of dough into the palm of your hand; make a depression in the center. fold a half slice of american cheese into a wad and place into the hole. spoon some more dough overtop; roll the corn stick into a sausage shape, making sure that the cheese is not exposed. repeat with the remaining dough and cheese.
• heat oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• cook the corn sticks in the hot oil until they turn golden brown and float to the top of the oil, about 4 minutes per side. drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.