Surillitos De Maiz Puerto Rican Cornmeal Sticks

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Deep fried cornmeal sticks - a popular treat in puerto rico. from islandflave.com. serving size wasn't stated, so yield is a guess. Prep time includes refrigeration and cool-off time

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Steps

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Place water , salt , onion powder , garlic powder , and sazon seasoning into a sauce pan.

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Bring to a boil.

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Lower heat , add cornmeal slowly , stir to avoid creating lumps.

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Keep stirring , & continue cooking on low heat.

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Remove from heat , add the cheese and blend well.

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Allow to cool for 15 minutes.

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Put a teaspoon of the mixture in the palm of your hand.

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Place on flat surface , roll into sticks.

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Place the corn sticks on a tray , cover with wax paper and put in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

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Heat oil in deep fryer , fry the corn sticks until golden brown.

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Drain on paper towel to remove excess oil.

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You can easily find it in the hispanic aisle of most grocery stores , or in a hispanic market.

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Ingredients

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cold water, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning, yellow cornmeal, mild cheddar cheese, vegetable oil