Hominy
maíz pozolero / hominy
- Flavor and role
- Corn kernels treated with limewater (alkali) to remove the hulls; large, chewy and with a nutty corn flavour. Rinse canned hominy and use straight away.
- Typical dishes and uses
- Pozole, menudo, hominy stew
- Substitutes
- Hard to replace. For a similar texture, use the same amount of chickpeas or waxy corn kernels.
- Storage
- Canned 2 years at room temperature. Opened, keep covered in water in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Main countries
- Mexico · United States
Updated 2026-10-10