Crema De Maiz Puerto Rican Cornmeal Cereal Recipes

CREMA DE MAIZ / PUERTO RICAN CORNMEAL CEREAL RECIPE

Steps:

• Add the ingredients to a medium pot over medium heat and stir.
• Continue to stir regularly until the crema de maiz thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
• Serve and eat warm!

SURULLITOS DE MAIZ (CORNMEAL STICKS)

Steps:

• Combine the water and salt in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, and stir in the cornmeal and sugar. Return to medium heat, and cook stirring constantly until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat, and stir in the Edam cheese until well blended.
• Roll tablespoonfuls of the cornmeal mixture into balls. Then roll the balls into small fat sticks about 3 inches long. In a medium bowl, mix together the ketchup and mayonnaise to make the dipping sauce. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully place some of the corn sticks into the oil so they are not crowded. Fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from hot oil, and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with the sauce.

CORNMEAL HOT "CEREAL "(FUNCHE)

Steps:

• Bring milk, water ,salt(if using)and butter to a boil.
• Remove from heat and gradually add cornmeal,sugar to taste if using, continually stirring.
• Return pot to stovetop over medium- heat stirring until it thickens up.
• Serve in a bowl warm with added sugar or milk if desired as breakfast cereal or treat. You can add some fruit to make it een healthier.

SURILLITOS DE MAIZ (PUERTO RICAN CORNMEAL STICKS)

Steps:

• Place water, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and Sazon seasoning into a sauce pan. Bring to a boil.
• Lower heat, add cornmeal slowly, stir to avoid creating lumps. Keep stirring, & continue cooking on low heat.
• Remove from heat, add the cheese and blend well. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
• Put a teaspoon of the mixture in the palm of your hand. Place on flat surface, roll into sticks.
• Place the corn sticks on a tray, cover with wax paper and put in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in deep fryer, fry the corn sticks until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towel to remove excess oil.
• NOTE: Goya Sazon is a seasoned salt that is used daily in most of Latin America, including the Caribbean. You can easily find it in the Hispanic aisle of most grocery stores, or in a Hispanic market.