The Versatility of Corn- From Hominy to Masa
Mexican Cuisine Blog
September 20, 2005
The Versatility of Corn- From Hominy to Masa
Scientists believe people living in central Mexico developed corn at least 7000 years ago. It is actually a type of grass. The original corn did not look like the corn we know today. The kernels were spaced farther apart and were differently shaped. Now, corn kernels are tightly packed and similarly shaped. The most common type of corn you will most likely find on dinner tables around the country is known as sweet corn and is shown in the picture. If you'd like to know more about this wonderfully diverse veggie read about it
here.
Or try this recipe for
Chilied Corn, a simple side dish you can serve with dinner tonight. Masa is also made from corn and used to make Tamale Dough. Corn can be used for so many things, it's not surprising that it's in so much of what we use on a daily basis. It's even used in to make ethanol and sugar alchohols.
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