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Deep Fried Corn Meal Sticks (Sorullitos de Maiz) with Dipping Sauce

Deep Fried Corn Meal Sticks (Sorullitos de Maiz) with Dipping Sauce

Name: Deep Fried Corn Meal Sticks (Sorullitos de Maiz) with Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 corn sticks
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

Rating: 4.72 stars

39 Ratings
26 Reviews
14 Photos

Also referred to as Latin or Spanish Corn Fritters, can be prepared with or without cheese. This version is Puerto Rican style. These deep fried corn meal sticks are crunchy on the outside and buttery sweet on the inside and are great for brunch, as a dinner appetizer, or as a snack at anytime of the day. These can also be prepared cheese-filled; just add a little piece of your favorite cheese inside your shape before frying. Yum!

By Marisa Nicholls

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

12 corn sticks

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

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.

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Step 2

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.
Step 3

Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic salt in a bowl until well combined; serve cornmeal sticks with the sauce for dipping.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

421 calories; protein 2.9g; carbohydrates 36.7g; fat 29.6g; cholesterol 12.1mg; sodium 676.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (26)

Most helpful positive review

Milly Suazo-Martinez

08/18/2012

Absolutely fabulous!! I have been making sorullitos for years and experimented with the proportions with varying results, so I wanted to try this recipe. I am very happy to report that the particular ratio of ingredients here is SPOT ON. If you are looking for a sorullito that is crunchy outside and tender soft on the inside, with a taste on the sweeter side, THIS IS IT!!! (but of course you can reduce the sugar and increase the salt a bit if you want it to have more of a savory taste). I did put a stick of extra sharp cheddar cheese inside of each piece for an extra YUMMMM Thanks for the recipe Marisa!!! Read More

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39 Ratings

5 star values: 32
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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Milly Suazo-Martinez

08/18/2012

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Returned2ny

11/18/2012

I've always wanted to learn how to make sorullos, and this recipe was Great. Now I don't have to wait to visit my mom to have sorullos! Read More

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JOY

09/09/2012

I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS RECIPE FOR YEARS! Ohhh how these take me back! My father used to make these for the family when I was a little girl. I couldn't stop eating these!! These are perfect! THANKS FOR POSTING THIS!! Read More

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ms.kansas

08/14/2013

Fantastic!!! So easy to make, So Super Yummy to eat. OFF the chain on star ratings. I was looking for something to go with the fried fish dinner that I was making for my family other than corn bread, came on site and under corn fritters I found this wonderful recipe. IT was PERFECT. My entire family raved about it. I was not too sure about the mayo/ketchup sauce but it compliments the sticks beyond belief, I made exactly as directed and would not change a thing I would not even add the cheese as it said could be done, THESE ARE PERFECT THE WAY THEY ARE> Thank you for sharing a divine side item. Read More

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Ana

12/27/2014

I think that this recipe was delicious! It's 4/5 stars simply because I'm from a Puerto Rican household and I've had my fair share of sorullos so well my standards are high. But this is a really nice recipe! Really crispy when fried but soft inside. Oh and in terms of the mayo ketchup I just make it to taste. Start with a dollop or two of mayo and a squirt of ketchup. Adjust to your taste. It's very forgiving. Yummy! Buen provecho! Read More

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daisy430

01/12/2015

My sister makes these all the time but it's the only time we get to eat them! My daughter begged me to make some so I took a chance with this recipe and not only was it simple they are perfect crunchy outside and moist inside. I also added 1tsp vanilla extract and 1tbls extra sugar I also added a small piece of cheddar cheese to the center of some and they were great! Thanks for sharing recipe. Read More

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ummibrahim10

05/08/2015

Ive been wanting to learn how to make these for so long and this recipe was great! Next time i would add a tiny bit more sugar for my family's preference and i also added a small piece of sharp cheddar cheese because thats how im used to having them. I will definitely always use this recipe!! Thanks for sharing:) Read More

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Exelkageid

11/26/2015

Best recipe for sorullos I have ever done. I just add 1 more tbsp of sugar because I like them sweeter and i add "bacalao guisado con tomate" inside of some of them. Delicious! Read More

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Kim Cintron

10/24/2015

I made no changes to this recipe as my husband who is Puerto Rican looked it over we made it and ate every single one of these delicious sticks of heaven...with ketchup/mayo sauce of course! I think these would work well as a freezer appetizer as well we just never have enough to try it out! Read More

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Deep Fried Corn Meal Sticks (Sorullitos de Maiz) with Dipping Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 420.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 6 %

carbohydrates: 12 %

dietary fiber: 6 %

sugars:

fat: 46 %

saturated fat: 26 %

cholesterol: 4 %

vitamin a iu: 6 %

niacin equivalents: 18 %

vitamin b6: 12 %

vitamin c: 3 %

folate: 19 %

calcium: 1 %

iron: 9 %

magnesium: 5 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 27 %

thiamin: 26 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Milly Suazo-Martinez

08/18/2012

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Returned2ny

11/18/2012

I've always wanted to learn how to make sorullos, and this recipe was Great. Now I don't have to wait to visit my mom to have sorullos!

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JOY

09/09/2012

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ms.kansas

08/14/2013

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Ana

12/27/2014

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daisy430

01/12/2015

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ummibrahim10

05/08/2015

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Exelkageid

11/26/2015

Best recipe for sorullos I have ever done. I just add 1 more tbsp of sugar because I like them sweeter and i add "bacalao guisado con tomate" inside of some of them. Delicious!

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Kim Cintron