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How to cook hominy corn {Ecuadorian mote}
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How to cook hominy corn {Ecuadorian mote}

This recipe explains how to cook dried hominy corn, also known as Ecuadorian mote, by soaking it overnight and then boiling it in salted water for several hours until soft. The corn kernels soften and begin to pop, creating a chewy, tender texture suitable as a side dish or ingredient in other recipes.

Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: South American, American, Mexican, Ecuadorian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Hominy corn dried; or mote
  • water
  • salt

Instructions

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  1. Soak the dried mote corn overnight
  2. Rinse it well, place it a large pot with plenty of lightly salted water and boil over medium heat until the corn is soft and starts to “pop”,about 2-3 hours, stir occasionally and add additional water if needed.
  3. Drain and cool down, can be served plain as a side dish or used as a component for other dishes.