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