Sorrullitos (Fried Corn Fritters) with Mayo-Ketchup Dipping Sauce

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   Boil water in a small saucepan on high.

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   Add sugar, salt and butter.

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   Change temperature to low.

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   Add cornmeal and stir until a dough forms.

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   Take saucepan off heat.

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   Let the mixture cool for a few minutes.

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   Prepare logs by taking about 2 tablespoons of dough and rolling it into the shape of a log.

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   If adding cheese, form dough into disk, add cheese in the middle and roll the dough around the cheese.

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   Heat enough oil in a heavy pot so that the oil is deep enough to cover the logs.

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    Put a few logs into the hot oil.

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    Fry logs until golden on all sides.

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    Remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon and set them on a paper towel lined plate.

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    Repeat frying the rest.

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    In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, ketchup and hot sauce for dipping sauce.

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    Variation: For a sweeter treat, omit cheese, and sprinkle the fried logs with some powdered sugar mixed with cinnamon after frying.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.