Mote (food)

Mote is a food that comes from corn. First, farmers grow corn in a big field and after it grows, they take off the green skin outside and dry the yellow part left inside. Then, they use a machine to remove the hard pieces, which are called kernels, from the cob. These kernels are then boiled in water for a long time until they become soft and fluffy like a pillow. The soft and fluffy part is the mote and it tastes a little like baked potatoes or corn bread. People like to eat it with other foods like meat or vegetables or even in a soup because it is filling and tasty.