How to Cook Nopales
Learn how to cook nopales at home! How to choose the best nopales, how clean them by removing the spines, and how to cook them.
Ingredients
- 2 cactus paddles
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- water
Instructions
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Place the cactus paddles on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully scrape and slice off the thorns and dark brown bumps on all sides.
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Rinse the cactus paddles under running water to remove any dirt and grime.
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Dice the cactus paddles into bite-size pieces or slice them into thin strips.
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Place in a medium pot with salt, and fill with water until all the cactus paddles are covered.
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Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover with a lid, and cook for 10 more minutes.
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Drain the water from the nopales and give them another rinse under warm water to remove any excess slimy liquid.
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Eat plain or saute in a little olive oil with your favorite seasonings. (See post above for more ways to use cooked nopales.)
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.