Ep. 9: Mote Pillo (Hominy with Eggs) and Mote Sucio (Hominy with Gravy) with Roast Pork

mote

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is high in protein and fiber, while rice is more economical.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative.

Soak mote overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the mote.

Boil mote in water until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Stir in cooked mote and mix well with vegetables.

Push mixture to one side of the skillet.

Crack eggs into the skillet and scramble until just set, about 2-3 minutes.

Combine eggs with mote mixture thoroughly.

Season with salt, pepper, and cumin to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and diced tomato.

Serve with avocado slices and lime wedges.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens