Tacos de Nopal

Ingredientes(para 2 tacos per person)

• 2 medium Nopal cactus paddles (Cleaned and sliced (approx. 200g))
• 4 Corn tortillas (Fresh, small size)
• 1/4 cup White onion (Finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro (Chopped)
• 1 small Roma tomato (Diced)
• 1 Lime (Cut into wedges)
• 1/2 Avocado (Sliced) - opcional
• 1/2 Jalapeño (Finely chopped, optional for spice) - opcional
• 1 tsp Olive oil (Or use spray for less fat)
• 1/4 tsp Salt (To taste)
• Pinch Freshly ground black pepper (To taste)

Instrucciones

1. 1

   Rinse nopal paddles thoroughly. With a sharp knife, carefully remove any spines and slice into thin strips.

   5 minutes

   Wear kitchen gloves to avoid prickles when handling raw nopal.

2. 2

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add sliced nopal and cook for 8 minutes until tender and slightly darker in color. Drain and rinse under cold water to remove the sticky sap.

   10 minutes

   Boiling eliminates the nopal's natural sliminess.

3. 3

   Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, then sauté boiled nopal strips for 3-5 minutes with a pinch of salt and pepper until just browned.

   5 minutes

   Do not overcrowd the pan for even browning.

4. 4

   Warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet for 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.

   2 minutes

   Keep tortillas wrapped in a clean cloth to stay warm.