MEXICIAN HOMINY AND SCRAMBLE EGGS OR MOTE PILLO

Mexician Hominy and Scramble Eggs or Mote pillo image

Provided by Cora Warner

Categories Eggs

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 can(s) white hominy, drained
2 Tbsp butter, cold
4 eggs
1 c leek or white onion {chopped}
2 clove garlic {crushed}
1/4 tsp achiote {ground}
1/4 c milk, 2%
2 tsp cilanto {finely chopped}
salt and pepper {to taste}
SERVE WITH COFFEE AND MEXICIAN CORN BREAD

Steps:

1. Preparation: 1.Heat the butter over medium heat in a large sauté pan, add the chopped leek or onions, crushed garlic, achiote and salt to make a refrito, cook until the leeks are soft, about 5 minutes.
2. 2.Add the mote or hominy, stir in well and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. 3.Add the milk and cook until the milk is almost all absorbed by the hominy.
4. 4.Whisk the eggs and add them to the hominy, stir well and cook for about 3-5 minutes.
5. 5.Stir in the chives and cilantro and add additional salt if needed.
6. 6.Serve accompanied by queso fresco slices and hot black coffee.