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Surullitos fritos (corn sticks with cheese)

Surullitos fritos(corn sticks with cheese)

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      Fried corn sticks or (surullitos de maiz con queso) are one of the most popular appetizers in Puerto Rico. The combination of fine cornmeal and sharp cheddar cheese give them a crunchy texture and unique flavor. Serve them at your next party and your guests are going to be pleased.                                                              dessertsandgoodfood.blogspot.com Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups fine corn flour  1 1/2 shredded sharp cheddar cheese  Oil to fry 1 cup of water at room temperature   in a small bowl In a medium saucepan over high heat add the water, salt, butter and bring to a boil. In a heat resistant bowl add the corn flour and the cheese and mix well. Carefully pour the boiling water over the flou...
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Champola de Guanabana

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    Guanabana or Soursop is one of the fruits I grew up with. This fruit can be eaten by itself or it can be made into a drink. We made a milkshake called Champola or we mixed the pulp with water to make a refresco . In my town center there was an Asian ice cream parlor and they made an incredible guanabana sherbet. It is funny how sometimes the most simple things have the most amazing flavor. It also doesn't hurt that soursop has some great health benefits.                                                       #dessertsandgoodfood.blogspot.com For the Champola: 14 ounces 100% frozen Guanabana pulp (see note)  10 ounces whole milk Sugar to taste Combine the Guanabana pulp and the milk in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the sugar and blend for 30 seconds. Serve immediately. For the drink: 14 ounces 100% froz...
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Vanilla Flan

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     This is the first flan recipe that I learned how to make. It is simple, delicious with a creamy texture that melts in your mouth. Use the best vanilla you can find it is worth it.                    This photo was taken a few years ago when I was in culinary school. That day the teacher wanted everybody to bring something from home to share an I was so happy that everybody loved my flan including my teacher.               Ingredients: 1 can condensed milk 1 can evaporated milk 1 cup of heavy cream 4 eggs 4 eggs yolks 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 Caramel recipe, refer to the post of  'Caramel for flan or bread pudding' 1- 8 x 8 x 2 cake pan 1 large roasting pan for (Bain Marie) Carefully pour the caramel into the cake pan and coat the bottom and the sides of the pan with the caramel. Set aside to cool.   Combine the condensed milk and evaporated ...
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