hominy cakes

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Spartanburg, SC
Updated on Aug 4, 2014

Surprisingly delicious

prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 10-14 cakes depending on size

Ingredients

  • 2 cups hominy (rinsed and drained)
  • 3/4 cup purple onion (cut in 1/4 inch dice)
  • 3 stalks green onions (trimed and minced)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 3 - eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 cup provolone cheese, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 - jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

How To Make hominy cakes

  • Step 1
    Puree the hominy in food processor until no whole kernels remain. or you can mash with a masher or fork
  • Step 2
    Heat a medium saucepan and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Step 3
    Add the green and red onions, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, salt and cilantro; saute until softened and turn translucent.
  • Step 4
    Mix with the hominy and fold in the cheese and 1 egg.
  • Step 5
    To test the seasoning fry a little of the batter and taste, adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Step 6
    Proportion into 2-ounce cakes.
  • Step 7
    Pour the flour into a dish.
  • Step 8
    In a second dish, beat the remaining 2 eggs with 1 tablespoon water.
  • Step 9
    In a third dish pour the Panko crumbs.
  • Step 10
    Coat each hominy cake first with flour, then dip into the egg wash, then roll in the panko crumbs.
  • Step 11
    Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet until very hot.
  • Step 12
    Enjoy

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Category: Other Snacks
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Pan Fry
Culture: Southern

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