Hominy Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Puree the hominy in food processor until no whole kernels remain.
2. 2
   Heat a medium saucepan and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
3. 3
   Add the green and red onions, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, salt and cilantro; saute until softened and turn translucent.
4. 4
   Mix with the hominy and fold in the cheese and 1 egg.
5. 5
   To test the seasoning fry a little of the batter and taste, adjust seasonings if needed.
6. 6
   Porportion into 2-ounce cakes.
7. 7
   Pour the flour into a dish.
8. 8
   In a second dish, beat the remaining 2 eggs with 1 tablespoon water.
9. 9
   In a third dish pour the Panko crumbs.
10. 10
    Coat each hominy cake first with flour, then dip into the egg wash, then roll in the panko crumbs.
11. 11
    Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet until very hot.
12. 12
    Add the cakes and saute 2 minutes,until golden brown, turn over and brown the other side.
13. 13
    Enjoy.