Description
Sorullos (also called Sorullitos de Maiz), are Puerto Rican fritters made with a subtly sweet, cheese stuffed cornmeal dough. They make an easy and delicious snack or appetizer served with mayoketchup or a cup of café con leche.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups milk or water
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 8 oz cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, etc.), sliced into 24 rectangles*
- 2 cups canola or vegetable oil
- Mayoketchup to serve with (optional)
Instructions
- Make the dough. Combine milk or water, butter, sugar and salt in a saucepan over medium low heat. Bring to a light simmer before adding the cornmeal, mixing with a spatula to combine everything as the solids dissolve. Continue mixing over the heat until a thick dough forms.
- Prep the cheese.* While the mixture cools, cut the cheese into 16 rectangles.
- Stuff the sorullos. Grab a few tablespoons of dough and flatten into an oval shape. Place a piece of cheese in the center and then wrap the dough around it. Seal the dough completely around the cheese, leaving no gaps or cracks, using a touch of water if necessary.
- Fry until golden brown. Heat the oil to about 325° F. Carefully fry the sorullos in batches, making sure to not overcrowd the pan. Drain on a paper towel plate before enjoying.
Notes
*If you’re short on time, you can also grate the cheese directly into the dough and shape the sorullos without stuffing. Fry as directed above!
*If the dough is too wet, add cornmeal one tablespoon at a time and mix well. If the dough is too dry, add water one tablespoon at a time and mix well.