hominy cakes
Surprisingly delicious
yield
10 -14 cakes depending on size
prep time
25 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Pan Fry
Ingredients For hominy cakes
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2 chominy (rinsed and drained)
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3/4 cpurple onion (cut in 1/4 inch dice)
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3 stalkgreen onions (trimed and minced)
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1 1/2 tspminced garlic
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2 Tbspsalt
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3eggs
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1 cflour
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1 cpanko breadcrumbs
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3/4 cprovolone cheese, shredded
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3 Tbspolive oil
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1 Tbspground cumin
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1/4 tspcayenne
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1/2 tspcinnamon
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1/2jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
How To Make hominy cakes
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1Puree the hominy in food processor until no whole kernels remain. or you can mash with a masher or fork
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2Heat a medium saucepan and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
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3Add the green and red onions, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, salt and cilantro; saute until softened and turn translucent.
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4Mix with the hominy and fold in the cheese and 1 egg.
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5To test the seasoning fry a little of the batter and taste, adjust seasonings if needed.
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6Proportion into 2-ounce cakes.
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7Pour the flour into a dish.
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8In a second dish, beat the remaining 2 eggs with 1 tablespoon water.
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9In a third dish pour the Panko crumbs.
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10Coat each hominy cake first with flour, then dip into the egg wash, then roll in the panko crumbs.
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11Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet until very hot.
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12Enjoy
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