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                        CORN STICKS (SURULLITOS)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/2   c            Water
  1       c            Yellow cornmeal
  1       x            Vegetable oil for frying
    1/2   t            Salt
  1       c            Freshly grated Edam
  1       x            Gouda, or cheddar cheese

   Combine the water and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.  Pour
 in cornmeal slowly but steadily, and stir until the mixture is thick
 and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese.  Mix well and
 cool.
   Heat about 1/3 cup vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet.  Take
 small portions and shape into sticks 3 inches long and about 1 inch in
 diameter. Drop in the hot oil and fry until golden brown all around.
 Drain on paper towel cover to keep warm.  Yield: 18 corn sticks
 Note from cookbook:  These Puerto Rican snacks are served warm with
 a drink as a side dish along with meat or fish.



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