Best 2 Hominy Cakes Recipes
Hominy cakes are a traditional Southern dish of fried cakes made with hominy, a type of corn processed with an alkali solution to remove the hull and germ. A delicious and versatile ingredient, hominy can be used to make a variety of dishes ranging from soups and stews to salads and casseroles. In the case of hominy cakes, it is typically ground into a coarse meal and mixed with other ingredients such as flour, eggs, and seasonings before being fried until golden brown. Served with butter, syrup, or honey, these savory cakes can be enjoyed as a breakfast side or a main course for lunch or dinner.
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HOMINY CAKES
Serve these cakes as an appetizer over sliced avocado with ancho chile sauce or salsa. the recipe comes from a San Francisco Resturant.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Cheese
Time 31m
Yield 12-14 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Puree the hominy in food processor until no whole kernels remain.
- Heat a medium saucepan and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Add the green and red onions, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, salt and cilantro; saute until softened and turn translucent.
- Mix with the hominy and fold in the cheese and 1 egg.
- To test the seasoning fry a little of the batter and taste, adjust seasonings if needed.
- Porportion into 2-ounce cakes.
- Pour the flour into a dish.
- In a second dish, beat the remaining 2 eggs with 1 tablespoon water.
- In a third dish pour the Panko crumbs.
- Coat each hominy cake first with flour, then dip into the egg wash, then roll in the panko crumbs.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet until very hot.
- Add the cakes and saute 2 minutes,until golden brown, turn over and brown the other side.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.8, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 603.2, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 6.7
HOMINY CAKES
Surprisingly delicious
Provided by Donna Cochran
Categories Other Snacks
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Puree the hominy in food processor until no whole kernels remain. or you can mash with a masher or fork
- 2. Heat a medium saucepan and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- 3. Add the green and red onions, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, salt and cilantro; saute until softened and turn translucent.
- 4. Mix with the hominy and fold in the cheese and 1 egg.
- 5. To test the seasoning fry a little of the batter and taste, adjust seasonings if needed.
- 6. Proportion into 2-ounce cakes.
- 7. Pour the flour into a dish.
- 8. In a second dish, beat the remaining 2 eggs with 1 tablespoon water.
- 9. In a third dish pour the Panko crumbs.
- 10. Coat each hominy cake first with flour, then dip into the egg wash, then roll in the panko crumbs.
- 11. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet until very hot.
- 12. Enjoy
Tips:
- Choose the right cornmeal: Fine or medium-grind cornmeal will work best for hominy cakes.
- Use fresh or canned hominy: If using canned hominy, rinse it well before using.
- Season the hominy cakes well: Salt, pepper, and onion powder are all good options.
- Cook the hominy cakes over medium heat: This will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Serve the hominy cakes with your favorite toppings: Butter, honey, or syrup are all good choices.
Conclusion:
Hominy cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give hominy cakes a try!
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