Surullitos de Maiz (Cornmeal Sticks)
These are fried corn sticks from Puerto Rico. They are crunchy and have cheese in them.
You eat them warm. They come with a sauce made of mayo and ketchup.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 12, 2026Share
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These are fried corn sticks from Puerto Rico. They are crunchy and have cheese in them.
You eat them warm. They come with a sauce made of mayo and ketchup.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 8
2 cups water
1.25 teaspoons salt
1.5 cups yellow cornmeal
5 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
4 ounces Edam cheese, shredded
2 cups oil for deep frying
1 cup ketchup
1 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
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Put water and salt in a pot and boil it. Take the pot off the heat. Stir in the cornmeal and sugar. Put it back on medium heat. Stir it until the mix pulls away from the pan. Take it off the heat and mix in the cheese.
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Take small scoops of the mix and roll them into balls. Make the balls into sticks about 3 inches long. Mix the ketchup and mayonnaise in a bowl.
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Heat oil in a pan to 375 degrees F or 190 degrees C. Put a few sticks in the oil. Do not crowd the pan. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes until they are golden brown. Put them on paper towels. Serve them with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 26g
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Saturated Fat 5g
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Cholesterol 19mg
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Sodium 795mg
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Total Carbohydrate 30g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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