What Exactly is Hominy?

A cob of corn

We might all be familiar with corn, but not know exactly what hominy is. Basically, it’s a food that’s derived from corn and is very different from the kernels or cob that we usually associate with the grain. In Mexican cuisine, hominy is finely ground and used for making masa among other … Read more

Holy Hominy

Holy Hominy

Hominy is a term not known to many. It is a food that is produced from dried maze (corn) kernel that has been treated with alkali. This process is known as nixtamalization. In Mexican cooking, Hominy is used to make masa, after it has been finely ground. Previously, it was said that … Read more