Name: Corn Nuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 700 g Nixtamal (Whole Kernels); ¼ C Vegetable Shortening

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Corn Nuts

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 252kcal

Equipment

Heavy Stock Pot

Ingredients

700 g Nixtamal Whole Kernels
¼ C Vegetable Shortening

Instructions

Cool the nixtamal if you recently made it, and pat dry.
Melt shortening in stock pot.
Use a spider or slotted spoon to lower nixtamal in the shortening and heat 8 minutes or until golden brown. They will cook a bit longer once removed.
Use a spider or slotted spoon and move to a towel-lined bowl to drain.
Toss with salt.

Notes

You can add a variety of toppings besides salt (cajun spices, etc.)

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