How to Make Deep Fried Corn Meal Sticks (Sorullitos de Maiz) with Dipping Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Deep Fried Corn Meal Sticks, also known as Sorullitos de Maiz, are a popular Puerto Rican street food that is loved for their crispy exterior and soft, cornmeal interior. These delicious cornmeal sticks are a perfect appetizer or snack and are often served with a tangy dipping sauce that perfectly complements their savory flavor.

Originating from the Taino Indians, who were the original inhabitants of the island, Sorullitos de Maiz have been a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine for centur...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups cornmeal, or as needed
  • 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • vegetable oil
  • ½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 corn sticks

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and stir in sugar, butter, and salt until sugar has dissolved. Turn heat to low and whisk in 1 cup of cornmeal until smooth. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cornmeal to make a very thick, workable dough.
  • Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease your hands well with 2 teaspoons of oil and scoop about 3 tablespoons of cornmeal dough; roll the dough into a ball, then shape into a 3-inch long stick about 1/2 inch wide. Repeat with remaining dough, oiling your hands as needed. Deep-fry the cornmeal sticks until golden brown, working in batches of 3 or 4 at a time. Drain fried cornmeal sticks on paper towels and keep warm.
  • Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic salt in a bowl until well combined; serve cornmeal sticks with the sauce for dipping.
  • Nutrition

    421 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 676mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 95mg