Cornsticks (Sorullitos de Maiz)

2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt or Adobo
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
3 cups corn oil

Bring the water and salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened. Remoce the pot from the heat and add the grated cheese. Let the mixture cool a little. Shape 2 tablespoons of dough into a stick about 3 inches long. Repeat with the remaining dough. Heat the oil in a skillet until hot but not smoking and fry until golden brown on all sides.