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Easy 18 min~162 kcal 3/10
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Sorullitos de Maiz
Puerto Rican fried cornmeal sticks with cheese, crisp edges, and a soft sweet-savory center.
Easy⏱️ 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~290 kcal🇵🇷 Puerto Rican🌍 Full translation
16 min prep 14 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 30 min- Prep16 min
- Cooking14 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Cornmeal
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Water
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Butter
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 140 g Kashar cheese
For frying
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
For the dipping sauce
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Yogurt
- 1 clove Garlic
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Instructions
- 1
Bring the water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil in a pot.
- 2
Add the cornmeal and stir for 4 minutes, until it becomes a thick dough.
4 min04:00 - 3
Cool the dough for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add the cheese, knead, and shape into small sticks.
- 5
Heat the oil and fry the sorullitos for 5 minutes, until golden.
5 min05:00 - 6
Whisk the yogurt and garlic into a dipping sauce.
- 7
Serve the fried sticks hot.
💡 Tip: Let the dough cool until it no longer sticks to your hands; if you shape it hot, the sticks can open in the oil.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot sorullitos with garlicky yogurt dip or spicy tomato sauce.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~290
kcal calories
9
g protein
34
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 47%Fat 41%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Sorullitos de Maiz make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Sorullitos de Maiz take?
Prep 16 minutes, cooking 14 minutes; 30 minutes in total.Is Sorullitos de Maiz difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Sorullitos de Maiz have?
Approximately 290 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 34g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Sorullitos de Maiz contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Sorullitos de Maiz belong to?
This recipe belongs to Puerto Rican cuisine.How many ingredients does Sorullitos de Maiz need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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