Fresh Nopalitos Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
3 Servings
Ingredients
  • 5 prickly pear cactus paddles
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
  1. Lay the cactus pieces on a cutting board and, using a sharp knife, begin scraping off the thorns. Have paper towel handy to wipe off the knife.
  2. Cut off the tip of each cactus. Trim the edges of each paddle, cutting about ⅛ inch around the perimeter.
  3. Rinse the cactus paddles well in the sink.
  4. Cut the paddles into thin slices.
  5. Put the pieces in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and add the salt. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. Drain the cooked nopalitos in a colander and rinse with cold water.