Nopales salsa

February 15, 2015

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Author Notes: Nopales is the Spanish name for Prickly Pear Cactus pads.
They have a green bean- or asparagus-like flavour.
They are often compared to Okra, because of the sticky substance they release.
I hope you can find fresh nopales in your area.
It is easy to make
—anka

Serves: 2 cups

2 nopales cleaned and diced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 yellow pepper diced
1/2 small red onion diced
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juice
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
pink Himalayan salt
black pepper

Wear glows to protect your hands.
Place cactus paddle ( nopales ) on cutting board and using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler scrape the spines and trim off the edges.
The cactus will release a sticky substance.
Wash and dice nopales and cook in salted water for 15 minutes.
Drain and rinse.
Place the nopales in a bowl.
Add red and yellow pepper, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, lime juice, oil, salt and black pepper.
Mix all ingredients.