Surullitos de Maiz

Description
Cornmeal sticks

Ingredients

 * 2 cups of cold water
 * 1 teaspoon of salt
 * 1½ cups of yellow cornmeal
 * 1 cup of mild cheddar or edam cheese
 * oil or shortening for frying

Directions

 * 1) Pour water and salt into a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
 * 2) Lower heat and slowly and cornmeal stirring continuously so as not to create lumps.
 * 3) Continue cooking on low heat until the mixture separates easily from both the bottom and sides of the saucepan.
 * 4) Remove from heat and add the cheese and blend well.
 * 5) Scoop up enough mixture to fill a teaspoon and form a ball with the palm of your hand.
 * 6) Place on a clean flat surface and roll balls in small cylinders roughly ½ in diameter.
 * 7) Continue this process until you have used all the mixture.
 * 8) Place on a flat plate or tray covering layers with wax paper and let cornmeal sticks rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
 * 9) Heat oil or shortening to about 375°F in a deep fryer or caldero.
 * 10) Fry until golden brown and allow to drain on a paper towel before serving.