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

Puerto Rican-style corn fritters are just a little sweet and just a little salty. Deep fry them to a golden crisp brown and serve with an easy dipping sauce for a fun snack or appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 421 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups water
• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
• vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise, or to taste
• 1.5 cups cornmeal, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in sugar, butter, and salt; cook until sugar dissolved. Reduce heat to low; whisk in 1 cup cornmeal until smooth. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cornmeal to make a very thick, workable dough.

Step 2

Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Meanwhile, grease your hands well with 2 teaspoons vegetable oil. Scoop about 3 tablespoons cornmeal dough; roll 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.

Step 4

Deep fry cornmeal sticks, working in batches of 3 or 4 at a time, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.

Step 5

Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic salt together in a bowl until well combined. Serve cornmeal sticks with dipping sauce.