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Picture cornbut now imagine if it tasted 10 times better than it already does.
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These mighty kernels are used in soups, stews, drinks, and most notably, taco shells.
What is hominy?
Perhaps you’ve heard the term “nixtamalization” pertaining to Mexican cuisine, and wondered what it meant.
How do the health benefits stack up?
Nutritionally, it’s pretty similar to corn.
Note that you might encounter bothwhite and yellow hominy, the latter of which tends to be sweeter.
Bottom line: Time to try hominy?
If you even vaguely like the taste of corn, you should definitely give hominy a taste.
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