En español Mote pillo, also called motepillo, is a dish of hominy fried with scrambled eggs. It is the perfect breakfast or brunch dish. Mote pillo is a typical dish from the highlands or Sierra region in Ecuador. The city of Cuenca (and the whole province of Azuay) claim this dish as their specialty. To me this is really one...
Provided by Cora Warner
Categories Eggs
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preparation: 1.Heat the butter over medium heat in a large sauté pan, add the chopped leek or onions, crushed garlic, achiote and salt to make a refrito, cook until the leeks are soft, about 5 minutes.
- 2. 2.Add the mote or hominy, stir in well and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 3. 3.Add the milk and cook until the milk is almost all absorbed by the hominy.
- 4. 4.Whisk the eggs and add them to the hominy, stir well and cook for about 3-5 minutes.
- 5. 5.Stir in the chives and cilantro and add additional salt if needed.
- 6. 6.Serve accompanied by queso fresco slices and hot black coffee.
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Nana Qwadwo
[email protected]This recipe was good, but not great. The hominy was a bit tough and the eggs were overcooked. I would make it again, but I would make some changes to the recipe.
Faisal Khadaj
[email protected]This recipe was okay. The hominy was a bit bland, but the eggs were fluffy and the salsa was tasty.
Isabela Cordoves
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The hominy was undercooked and the salsa was too spicy.
Trizah Macha
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of ingredients. The hominy was gritty and the eggs were dry. I would not recommend this recipe.
Shifat Islam
[email protected]This recipe is way too complicated. There are too many steps and ingredients, and it's not worth the effort. I would not recommend this recipe.
moeed Shahid
[email protected]The ingredient list for this recipe is misleading. It says that you need 1 cup of hominy, but the instructions say to use 2 cups. I ended up having to double the recipe, which was a waste of time and money.
Alex Robe
[email protected]This recipe is not worth your time. The hominy and eggs are bland and the salsa is too spicy. I would not recommend this recipe.
Nereyda Moreno
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out terrible. The hominy was mushy and the eggs were watery. I don't recommend this recipe.
Md Shahin
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The hominy was undercooked and the eggs were rubbery. I had to throw the whole thing away.
Mary Schierberl
[email protected]I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this dish was not it. The hominy was bland and the eggs were overcooked. I won't be making this again.
MD: FARUK MIA
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. My kids love the hominy and eggs, and they don't even realize they're eating vegetables.
Akbarkhan Akbarkhan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The hominy and eggs are a great combination, and the salsa adds a nice touch of flavor.
PeramMaya Sunar
[email protected]This dish is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover hominy.
Selena Kasprzak
[email protected]I love hominy and eggs, and this recipe is a great way to make them. The salsa is the perfect complement to the dish.
slice xf life
[email protected]I made this for breakfast this morning and it was a great way to start the day. The hominy and eggs were filling and flavorful, and the salsa added a nice kick.
Bir Chand
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. I especially liked the combination of the hominy and eggs.
MansoorbAloch
[email protected]I've never had hominy before, but I'm glad I tried it in this recipe. It has a unique texture and flavor that I really enjoyed. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the salsa added a nice touch of heat.
Generous Nakalema
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The hominy was cooked perfectly and the eggs were fluffy. I served it with some extra salsa and avocado, and it was a delicious and satisfying breakfast.
freeman Smith
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The hominy and eggs were a unique and delicious combination, and the salsa added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.