Whole Red Corn (not treated)
Red Corn has a deep red color and when cooked a soft, firm texture. This corn is 1 cm in width and length. Corn was introduced to Europeans by Christopher Columbus on his return from the New World. It was originally known as Maize. This multi colored Corn, was mainly used as decoration, but is now gaining popularity as a useful grain for cooking. Corn comes in various colors blue, red, purple and a giant white kernel. Corn add eye appeal and a unique corn flavor to stews, soups and casseroles. Ground corn is used for many products such as Corn Meal, Corn Starch, Masa Harina and Corn Flour. Suggested Use: Whole Corn conjures up images of thick Mexican stews, often flavored with pork. It works well in tomato soups or tossed with rice spices. Can be used as regular corn or prepared as Corn Posole. Corn Posole preparation: Pick through the dried corn (up to 2.5 cups dried) and remove the corn chips and the small rocks, then rinse well. Soak the corn overnight. Prepare the lime solution (ca