Season 11 - Lunch / S11L18
Sorullitos with Cheese Dip
Story
In the heart of the Caribbean, nestled between the smell of frying cornmeal and the sound of salsa echoing from an old radio, Don Luis stood by the stove with a smile. He was teaching his grandson the secret of crispy, golden *sorullitos* — Puerto Rican cornmeal sticks, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. As he shaped them with his hands, he shared stories of roadside stands and beach vendors, where these little treats were devoured with joy. But Don Luis wasn’t done there. “Every hero needs a sidekick,” he chuckled, stirring together a creamy, melty cheese dip to go with the sorullitos. With a wink and a swirl of his wooden spoon, the dip thickened — sharp cheddar, milk, and butter coming together in cheesy harmony. That night, the kitchen was filled with laughter, cheese-covered fingers, and happy bellies. 🌟 Time, Calories & Cost
Ingredients
- For the Sorullitos 🌽
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp butter 🧈
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- Oil for frying 🛢️
- For the Cheese Dip 🧀
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk 🥛
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 🧀
- Salt to taste
- Optional: a pinch of cayenne 🌶️ for a kick!
Instructions
- 1Make the dough: In a saucepan, bring water, butter, salt, and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in cornmeal. Mix until a thick dough forms. Let it cool slightly, then mix in shredded cheese.
- 2Shape the sorullitos: Once the dough is cool enough to handle, roll small portions into cigar-like shapes (about 3 inches long).
- 3Fry ‘em up: Heat oil in a pan (about 350°F/175°C) and fry the sorullitos until golden brown, 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 4Make the dip: In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly, until smooth. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add salt (and cayenne, if using).
- 5Dip and serve: Serve hot sorullitos with the cheese dip on the side. Perfect for sharing!
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