Dried white corn
Description
Buy Dried Corn (Maize) – white or yellow - Buildrestfoods ...Dried white corn is a type of corn kernel that has been dried for preservation and can be prepared in two main ways: either as hominy (also called nixtamalized corn) or as dried corn kernels to be ground into meal. Hominy is made by soaking and simmering dried corn in an alkaline solution, which softens the hull and increases its nutritional value. These kernels can be cooked and used whole in stews and soups, such as the Mexican dish pozole, or ground into white cornmeal.
Hominy (Nixtamalized)
Preparation: This process involves soaking the dried kernels in an alkaline solution (like lime) which softens the hard outer hull and germ.
Texture: After the process, the kernels become soft, puffy, and easy to cook.
Nutrition: The nixtamalization process also makes niacin (vitamin B3) more available to the body, and lime adds calcium.
Uses: A staple in many Latin American dishes, it is used in soups and stews like pozole.
Dried corn kernels (to be cooked or ground)
Preparation: Dried kernels can be used directly, but they require soaking and simmering for about an hour or more until tender.
Uses: They can be ground to make white cornmeal or grits, which are versatile ingredients.
Texture: When cooked, they have a chewy, soft texture and an earthy-sweet flavor.
Other dishes: They can also be cooked whole and used as a side dish or a thickener for stews.
Type
Grain
