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Corn Nuts

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 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.)

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg