Puerto Rican Cornmeal Sticks
Puerto rican cornmeal sticks, known as surillitos, are a delightful snack made from cornmeal and spices. These crispy treats are perfect for dipping or enjoying on their own.
This recipe is snack, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include water, baking powder, salt, cornmeal.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the water to the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, pour small amounts of the batter into the pan to form sticks.
- Fry the sticks for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the sticks from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm as a snack or appetizer.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 3 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.