Receta de sorullitos al estilo puertorriqueño

Ingredientes

• 1 cup (120g) fine-ground yellow cornmeal
• 2 cups (480ml) water
• 1 tbsp (14g) butter, unsalted
• 1 tsp (5g) salt
• 1 tbsp (12g) honey
• 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
• 4 oz (115g) shredded mozzarella
• 2 cups (480ml) avocado oil

Preparación

1. 1

   Combine water, butter, salt, honey, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.

3. 3

   Whisk in the cornmeal in a steady stream Note: This prevents lumps from forming.

4. 4

   Stir constantly until the mixture thickens into a heavy dough that pulls away from the pot sides.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Fold in the shredded mozzarella while the dough is still warm.

7. 7

   Scoop about 2 tbsp (30g) of dough and roll it between your palms into a cylinder roughly 3 inches long.

8. 8

   Heat avocado oil to 350°F (175°C).

9. 9

   Fry 3-4 cylinders at a time for 3-5 minutes, rotating occasionally, until they reach a deep golden brown hue.

10. 10

    Transfer to paper towels to drain.