Fried Hominy

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried hominy (posole), soaked overnight (see note)
• 1 white onion, cut in half
• 1 head garlic, cut in half
• 1 carrot, cut in half
• 2 bay leaves
• 10 to 15 sprigs thyme
• Salt
• 1/2 cup paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle or other chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 1 gallon neutral oil for deep frying, like grapeseed or corn
• Lime wedges