Ingredients
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
- 1 Kilo (2.2 lbs.) Nopales (cactus paddles)
- 1 Onion - halved
- 4 Cups Water
- 2 tablespoon Salt
- 2 Large Tomatoes - chopped
- 1 Large Onion - chopped
- 4 Green Chiles - Serrano or Jalapeño - chopped
If the nopales you buy do not already have the thorns removed, do so carefully. I recommend using gloves and a carrot peeler to do this. Once you have removed all of the thorns, wash and chop the nopales, place them in a pan with the 4 cups of water, halved onion and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30-45 minutes or until tender. Drain nopales and combine with remaining ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning adding more salt if necessary. This dish gets better if you let it sit a few hours in the fridge before serving.
Serves: 4 or more
Preparation time: 1 hour