Ecuadorian Street Food/ Mote Choclo

hominy corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular corn

Quinoa offers a similar texture with added protein.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while adding a nutty taste.

Soak hominy corn in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked hominy corn.

Boil the hominy corn in fresh water until tender, about 1-2 hours.

In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat.

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

Add cooked hominy corn to the pan and stir to combine.

Pour in milk and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped cilantro and remove from heat.

Serve warm, topped with cheese, avocado, and diced tomato.

Squeeze lime juice over the top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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