Desserts And Good Food

      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...

     Plantain spiders are crispy and delicious one of the favorites appetizers on Puertorican table. There is nothing better than a  bowl of hot soup and the contrasting texture and flavor of the plantain spider. Top then with some gazpacho salad or your favorite salsa for your next party, they going to be gone before you know it.                                               dessertsandgoodfood.blogspot.com Ingredients: 1 green Plantain 1 teaspoon adobo or salt, see note below 1 cup of water Oil for frying  Grate the plantains using one of the largest settings in your grater. Place in water with 1 tablespoon of adobo or salt, see note Pour about 2 inches of oil into the fry pan and turn the heat to medium high. Drop a little of the plantain mixture into the oil and when the mixture starts to sizzle the oil is r...