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Mote Pillo Ecuadorian Hominy Eggs

Here's how you make Mote Pillo Ecuadorian Hominy Eggs
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 5m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ cup red onion,minced
  • 3 garlic cloves,minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground achiote powder ,(annatto)
  • 1 can (16 ounces)hominy,drained
  • 6 eggs,beaten
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 4 ounces queso fresco
  • 1/16 teaspoon salt
  • 1/16 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/16 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoons cilantro,minced
  • 1 tablespoons chives,minced
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: A large skillet,

  • Step 2: Heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  • Step 3: Add the onions, garlic, and annatto powder.

  • Step 4: Saute until the onions turn translucent.

  • Step 5: Add the hominy and stir to incorporate all the ingredients.

  • Step 6: Cook until golden

  • Step 7: Season with salt, ground pepper and ground cumin to taste.

  • Step 8: Add the eggs and the milk, and stir to cook the eggs.

  • Step 9: Taste for additional seasoning.

  • Step 10: Remove from the heat.

  • Step 11: Add the queso fresco and stir to incorporate and melt the cheese.

  • Step 12: Serve warm with cilantro and chives

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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