Spicy Fried Hominy

by | Jun 19, 2014 | BBQ, Side Dishes | 0 comments

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Spicy Fried Hominy
Ingredients
  • 1 pound dried hominy
  • 1 white onion halved
  • 1 head of garlic cut in half crosswise
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • For Spicy Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup paprika
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Oil for frying
Instructions
  1. Place dried hominy in a large pot, and cover with water by about 3 inches. Soak overnight in the refrigerator. Drain.
  2. Place soaked hominy, onion, garlic, and bay leaves in large pot, and cover with water. Cook over medium heat until the kernels have split and are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  3. Add the 2 teaspoons salt to the cooked hominy, and let the pot stand for 30 minutes. Strain hominy, and remove the vegetables and bay leaves. Cool.
  4. Stir the seasoning mixture together and set aside.
  5. Deep fry the hominy in hot oil set at 375 degrees F until brown, about 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from the fryer, drain briefly, and toss with the spice mix.
  7. Serve while hot.