HOMINY CAKES

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