House-made Hominy (vegan) Recipe
Savor our house-made hominy, a deliciously hearty vegan dish crafted from corn and seasoned to perfection.
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Ingredients
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Hominy Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Corn
Rinse the dried corn under cold water to remove any debris. Place the corn in a large pot and cover it with water.
- 2
Nixtamalization
In the pot with the corn, add the lime. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Soak the Corn
After simmering, turn off the heat and let the corn sit in the lime water for 8-12 hours (or overnight) to allow it to soak and soften.
- 4
Rinse and Remove Skins
After soaking, drain the corn and rinse it thoroughly under cold water. Use your hands to rub the corn and remove any loose skins.
- 5
Cook the Hominy
Fill a pot with fresh water, add the rinsed corn, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1-2 hours, or until the hominy is tender. Add salt to taste.
- 6
Serve
Once cooked, drain any excess water and serve the hominy hot as a side dish or use it in your favorite recipes.
