Sorullitos de Maíz

Ingredientes

• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
• 4 1/2 slices cheese
• 2 cups oil

Preparación

1. 1

   In a large pot over high heat add water, sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. Add the cornmeal a little bit at a time. Stir the mix while adding the cornmeal with a whisk or fork to break any lumps. Cook for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Transfer the cornmeal paste to a bowl and cover with a towel. Let it cool for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   With your hands wet, take 1/3 cup of mix and make a big leaf shape on your hand. Gently press down on the mix to make it bigger. Place half of a cheese slice in the center and close up the dough. Repeat until done.

4. 4

   In a large pot over high heat, add 2 cups of oil. Once the oil is hot, cook the sorullitos for 3 minutes or until the get a golden brown color. Serve hot and enjoy.