Season 12 - Lunch / S12L22
Sorullitos with Cilantro Garlic Sauce
Story
Don Luis remembers the sound of oil bubbling in his abuela’s kitchen—sorullitos were her secret trick for keeping the grandkids close. Crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside, these golden corn sticks were perfect for dunking into her special cilantro garlic sauce, a vibrant green that matched the island’s lush mountains. One Sunday morning, as the kids were waking up to the smell of fried goodness, Don Luis was already in the kitchen, apron on, dancing to a soft salsa beat. He’d whisper, “Con amor, todo sabe mejor,” as he folded the cheese into the cornmeal dough. This episode is all about that love and those memories, brought to life one bite at a time. Time, Calories & Cost
Ingredients
- For the Sorullitos:
- 1 cup water 💧
- 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter 🧈
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal 🌽
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional) 🍬
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola) 🍳
- For the Cilantro Garlic Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves 🌿
- 2 garlic cloves 🧄
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise 🥄
- 2 tbsp sour cream 🍶
- Juice of ½ lime 🍋
- Salt to taste 🧂
- Splash of olive oil 🫒
Instructions
- 1Sorullitos
- 2In a saucepan, bring water, salt, and butter to a boil.
- 3Reduce heat to low, slowly stir in cornmeal, mixing until a thick dough forms.
- 4Remove from heat and fold in cheese (and sugar if using). Let cool slightly.
- 5Shape dough into small cigar-shaped sticks (about 3-4 inches long).
- 6Heat oil in a pan to 350°F (180°C). Fry until golden and crispy (about 3–5 mins).
- 7Drain on paper towels.
- 8Cilantro Garlic Sauce
- 9Blend cilantro, garlic, mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and olive oil until smooth.
- 10Add salt to taste. Adjust thickness with a drop of water if needed.
- 11Chill before serving.
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Don Luis · A character for three generations
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