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This golden-hued breakfast is a staple of the Andean highlands.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g cooked hominy (mote)","name":"Hominy","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"cooked","notes":"known as Mote","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"4 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"large","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 cup whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"whole milk preferred","group":"liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 scallions, finely chopped","name":"Scallions","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"use white and green parts","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tbsp butter","name":"Butter","quantity":28,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"unsalted","notes":"","group":"fat","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tbsp achiote oil","name":"Achiote oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"for color and flavor","group":"fat","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"100g queso fresco, crumbled","name":"Queso Fresco","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"crumbled","notes":"or any fresh farmer's cheese","group":"toppings","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped","name":"Cilantro","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"chopped","notes":"freshly chopped","group":"herbs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Salt and black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1 pinch Black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the butter and achiote oil in a large skillet over medium heat.","group":"Prep","title":"Heat the butter and achiote oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the chopped scallions and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft and fragrant.","group":"Aromatics","title":"Add the chopped scallions and minced garlic","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Aromatics"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the cooked hominy (mote) to the skillet and stir well to ensure every kernel is coated with the colored oil and butter mixture.","group":"Main","title":"Add the cooked hominy","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Main"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour in the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until the milk has been mostly absorbed by the hominy.","group":"Main","title":"Pour in the milk","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Main"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"In a small bowl, lightly whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the eggs over the hominy.","group":"Final","title":"In a small bowl, lightly whisk the eggs","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Final"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Cook while stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes until the eggs are set but still moist and creamy. Do not overcook.","group":"Final","title":"Cook while stirring continuously","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Final"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Remove from heat. Stir in the chopped cilantro and crumbled queso fresco. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.","group":"Final","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Final"}],"notes":"Mote is peeled and cooked corn (hominy) common in Latin American cuisine. For the most authentic flavor, use achiote oil to give the dish its characteristic warm yellow color.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Ecuadorian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["saute"],"equipment":["Large Skillet","Whisk","Small Bowl"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"serving","note":"A generous breakfast portion"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The hominy can be cooked several days in advance, but the final scramble should be eaten fresh."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.","reheatingNotes":"Avoid high heat during reheating to keep the eggs from getting rubbery."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmote_pillo_369dc38d8f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=09e084da-34a0-45f2-bee1-bc0b8083cb7e","imageAlt":"Mote Pillo — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["mote-pillo","ecuadorian-breakfast","hominy","creamy-eggs","latin-american-food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Mote Pillo","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T23:17:02.145Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T23:17:02.145Z","related":[{"id":"acai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa","slug":"acai-na-tigela","title":"Açaí na Tigela","description":"A refreshing and energizing Brazilian breakfast staple made from frozen açaí palm fruit, blended into a thick smoothie-like consistency and topped with granola and fresh fruit.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Brazilian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Facai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=bcea20c0-f124-4011-87e9-4fdfe51cca58","imageAlt":"Açaí na Tigela — recipe cover","tags":["acai","smoothie bowl","healthy","brazilian","fruit","superfood"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"baleada_9f93ff550d","slug":"baleada","title":"Baleada","description":"A beloved Honduran classic featuring thick, fluffy flour tortillas filled with creamy refried beans, salty cheese, and rich crema. 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