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hominy
Hominy is a specialized culinary term referring to corn processed through nixtamalization. This chemical process alters the grain's texture and nutritional profile, making it distinct from standard corn or maize. It is most commonly associated with traditional Southern United States and Latin American cuisines.
As a mass noun referring to a food substance, it is treated as uncountable. It does not have a plural form in standard culinary usage; instead, quantities are specified using measures such as cups or pounds.
Meanings
Examples
The recipe calls for two cups of hominy to thicken the stew.
I wonder if this hominy was processed with lime or lye.
Traditional Southern cooking often features hominy as a side dish.
Ancient Mesoamerican cultures developed the process of creating hominy to prevent malnutrition.
The hominy has a distinct chewy texture and a mild corn flavor.
Do you prefer your hominy plain or seasoned with butter and salt?
The chef simmered the hominy for hours until it was tender.