Description
Sorullitos de maíz deliver Puerto Rican cheese corn fritters that crackle with golden perfection. Crispy outside and creamy inside, these delightful snacks invite irresistible tropical flavors to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups Cornmeal
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Butter
Seasoning and Sweeteners:
- 2–4 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat water, butter, sugar, and salt until the mixture reaches a rolling boil, creating a fragrant base for the sorullitos.
- Gradually whisk cornmeal into the boiling liquid, stirring continuously to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth, thick consistency that pulls away from the pan’s sides.
- Remove the pan from heat and fold in cheese, ensuring it melts completely and integrates seamlessly with the cornmeal mixture.
- Allow the dough to cool until it can be safely handled, checking its texture carefully. If the mixture appears dry and crumbly, introduce small amounts of warm water. Conversely, if too sticky, sprinkle in additional cornmeal.
- The ideal dough should feel pliable and smooth, resembling the texture of soft playdough with a consistent, malleable quality.
- Pinch off portions of the dough and roll between palms, forming slender cylindrical shapes approximately half an inch wide and three inches long.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep skillet, ensuring sufficient depth for even frying.
- Carefully lower sorullitos into the hot oil in small batches, maintaining consistent temperature and preventing overcrowding.
- Fry each batch for 3-4 minutes, rotating to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior that’s crispy and appetizing.
- Transfer fried sorullitos to paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain and preserve their delicate crunch.
Notes
- Dough consistency matters most: aim for smooth, springy playdough-like texture that holds shape without cracking.
- Water and cornmeal ratios are critical for perfect sorullitos, so adjust gradually to prevent dry or overly sticky mixture.
- Frying temperature around 350°F ensures crispy golden exterior while maintaining soft, cheesy interior without absorbing excess oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg