Ingredients
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2 cups water
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3 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 ½ cups cornmeal, or as needed
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3 cups vegetable oil for frying
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vegetable oil
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½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
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¼ cup ketchup
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1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste (Optional)
Directions
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Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in sugar, butter, and salt; cook until sugar dissolved. Reduce heat to low; whisk in 1 cup cornmeal until smooth. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cornmeal to make a very thick, workable dough.
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Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Meanwhile, grease your hands well with 2 teaspoons vegetable oil. Scoop about 3 tablespoons cornmeal dough; roll into a ball, then shape into a 3-inch long stick about 1/2-inch wide. Repeat with remaining dough, oiling your hands as needed.
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Deep fry cornmeal sticks, working in batches of 3 or 4 at a time, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
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Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic salt together in a bowl until well combined. Serve cornmeal sticks with dipping sauce.
Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 421 | Calories |
| 30g | Fat |
| 37g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 421 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 30g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 26% |
| Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium 676mg | 29% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 9g | |
| Protein 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 7mg | 1% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 95mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
