Also Known As: Product Info: Red Corn Posole 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: Red corn is perfect for posole (a thick Mexican stew, often flavored with pork.) This corn can baked, broiled, fried, used in soups, and it is wonderful tossed with rice and spices. A truly versatile grain Ingredients: Dried corn. Basic Preparations: Soak overnight in water. Rinse corn, place in pan and cover with water. Simmer 2-3 hours until corn 'bursts' open. Add salt during the last 15 minutes of cooking time. One cup dry yields 2-3/4 cups cooked.