Surullitos de Maiz

Ingredients

 * 2 - cups of cold water
 * 1 - Teaspoon of salt
 * 1 1/2 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. Lower heat and slowly and cornmeal stirring continuously so as not to create lumps.
 * 2) Continue cooking on low heat until the mixture separates easily from both the bottom and sides of the saucepan. Remove from heat and add the Cheese and blend well.
 * 3) Scoop up enough mixture to fill a teaspoon and form a ball with the palm of your hand. place on a clean flat surface and roll balls in small cylinders roughly 1/2 in diameter. Continue this process until you have used all the mixture . place on a flat plate or tray covering layers with wax paper and let corn meal sticks rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
 * 4) Heat oil or shortening to about 375 degrees in a deep fryer or caldero. Fry until golden brown and allow to drain on a paper towel before serving