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
Ingredients
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2
nopales cleaned and diced
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1/2
red pepper, diced
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1/2
yellow pepper diced
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1/2
small red onion diced
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1/2
jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
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2 tablespoons
fresh cilantro, chopped
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1
lime, juice
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1 tablespoon
grapeseed oil
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pink Himalayan salt
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black pepper
Directions
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Wear glows to protect your hands.
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Place cactus paddle ( nopales ) on cutting board and using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler scrape the spines and trim off the edges.
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The cactus will release a sticky substance.
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Wash and dice nopales and cook in salted water for 15 minutes.
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Drain and rinse.
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Place the nopales in a bowl.
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Add red and yellow pepper, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, lime juice, oil, salt and black pepper.
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Mix all ingredients.
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