hominy
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You Should Air Fry Your Corn Nuts
I love a corn nut. I think the crunchy, nixtamalized kernels are bigger than snacking, but that does not negate the fact that they are an incredible drinking snack. But corn nuts — also known as quico, cancha, and chupi — are not made with corn straight off the cob. These toasty little niblets are…
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How to Make Grits From Fresh Hominy
True grits are usually made with dried, ground hominy — corn that has been soaked in an alkaline solution to render it more nutritious and delicious. This is harder to find in the Pacific Northwest than one might think. Even though Portland practically has a fetish for southern food, most of the “grits” you find…
