Discover the authentic taste of South American cuisine with Tradiciones Andinas Frozen Monte Precocido, a traditional precooked hominy that brings the rich culinary heritage of the Andes directly to your kitchen. This frozen hominy consists of dried corn kernels that have been treated with lime or lye to remove the hull and germ, then precooked for your convenience, making it ready to use in countless traditional and modern recipes.
Monte, also known as hominy or pozole corn, holds a special place in Andean and Latin American cooking, where it serves as a hearty base for soups, stews, and side dishes. The precooked kernels offer a distinctive chewy texture and mild, earthy corn flavor that absorbs the flavors of accompanying ingredients beautifully. Since this product comes frozen and precooked, you can easily add it directly to hot dishes like traditional pozole soup, hearty stews, or regional specialties such as sancocho. The corn kernels also work wonderfully as a nutritious side dish when simply heated and seasoned with salt, pepper, and herbs.
For best results, add the frozen hominy directly to simmering soups or stews during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking time. You can also thaw and sauté the kernels with onions, garlic, and spices for a flavorful side dish that pairs excellently with grilled meats, beans, and rice. This versatile ingredient allows home cooks to explore authentic Andean flavors while enjoying the convenience of having precooked hominy ready whenever inspiration strikes.