Season 11 - Lunch / S11L04
Sorullitos de Maíz (Cornmeal Fritters) with Dipping Sauce
Story
When Don Luis was a little boy, he remembers sneaking into the kitchen where his abuela stood by the stove, frying up golden sticks of joy—Sorullitos de Maíz. The smell alone could pull a kid away from cartoons! 🌽✨ He’d sit on the counter, swinging his legs, waiting for that first crispy bite dipped in a tangy mayo-ketchup sauce that she swore had a “secret twist.” Now, in Don Luis’s rustic kitchen, with his signature jean and leather apron on, he’s passing on the tradition to the next generation. The sizzle of the oil, the cheesy filling, and the soft crunch at every bite still bring back warm memories. Today, we’re rolling up our sleeves and diving into a Puerto Rican classic that’s perfect for parties, snacks, or just treating yourself. ¡Vamos a cocinar! 🍽️🇵🇷 Time & Nutrition
Ingredients
- For the Sorullitos:
- 2 cups water 💧
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal 🌽
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 🥣
- 1 tsp salt 🧂
- 1 tbsp sugar 🍬
- 1 tbsp butter 🧈
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 🧀 (or mix with mozzarella for extra stretch)
- Oil for frying 🛢️ (vegetable or canola)
- For the Dipping Sauce:
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise 🍶
- 0.25 cup ketchup 🍅
- 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
- Optional: splash of vinegar or a pinch of adobo for flair ✨
Instructions
- 1Boil & Mix:
- 2In a saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a gentle boil. Lower heat and gradually whisk in the cornmeal and flour, stirring constantly until a soft dough forms and pulls from the sides. Turn off heat.
- 3Cheese Time! 🧀
- 4Add in the shredded cheese and mix until fully combined and melty. Let the dough cool slightly—enough to handle.
- 5Shape the Fritters:
- 6Take a tablespoon of dough, roll into short cigar-like shapes (about 3 inches long). You can flatten them slightly for more crunch.
- 7Fry It Up:
- 8Heat oil in a deep pan (about 350°F/175°C). Fry 4–5 at a time until golden and crispy (about 3 minutes per batch). Drain on paper towels.
- 9Make the Sauce:
- 10Mix mayo, ketchup, garlic powder, and any extras you like in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- 11Dip & Enjoy:
- 12Serve warm with the dipping sauce and watch them disappear! 😋
About the narrator
Don Luis · A character for three generations
Don Luis is the brand character and narrator for this catalog: a warm voice for Puerto Rican family recipes tested by the real creator behind the brand. The project carries three generations of flavor and writes each recipe step by step so any kid can follow it.
Read our mission →