Browned Hominy Cakes

1 15.5-oz. can white hominy
1 Tbsp. margarine
1 1/2-2 cups vegan powdered pancake mix
Oil for frying
Apple butter and/or maple or fruit syrup, optional

• Drain the hominy, reserving the liquid.
• In a skillet over medium heat, toast the hominy in the margarine. Pour into a bowl, mash with the reserved liquid, then add enough pancake mix to form a thick batter.
• Drop large spoonfuls of the batter onto an oiled griddle and fry until browned and crispy. Serve hot with apple butter and/or maple or fruit syrup.

Makes 8-12 cakes