Hominy Cakes Recipe

Name: Hominy Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups hominy, rinsed and drained; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup red onion, cut in 1/4 inch dice; 3 green onions, trimed and minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup cilantro leaf, minced; 3/4 cup provolone cheese; 3 eggs; 1 cup flour; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

2 cups hominy, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup red onion, cut in 1/4 inch dice
3 green onions, trimed and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, minced
3/4 cup provolone cheese
3 eggs
1 cup flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1
Puree the hominy in food processor until no whole kernels remain.
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
Porportion 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
Add the cakes and saute 2 minutes,until golden brown, turn over and brown the other side.
13
Enjoy.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups hominy, rinsed and drained, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 cup red onion, cut in 1/4 inch dice, 3 green onions, trimed and minced, and more.

Yes, Hominy Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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