Ground maize, also known as corn, is a cereal grain that has been cultivated for thousands of years. It is used in many different dishes around the world. Two specific dishes made from ground maize are HOMINY and samp. HOMINY is a dish made from dried maize kernels that have been soaked in an alkaline solution, usually lime or wood ash. Samp is a porridge-like dish made from coarsely ground maize kernels. Both HOMINY and samp are popular dishes in many parts of the world.