*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    Nopales Guisados (Sauteed Cactus)

Recipe By     : Martha Mendoza
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetable

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         cactus leaves, dethorned -- cut in 1/4" strips
   1      small         onion -- cut into thin strips
     1/4  cup           cilantro -- chopped
   1                    dried red New Mexico chile or similar -- seeded
and soaked in
                         -- hot water until soft
                        salt -- to taste
                        vegetable oil for frying

Cook nopales in boiling salted water until their color changes to dark
green and they are soft.  When they are done, rinse well to remove the
sliminess (similar to okra).  In a skillet, fry the onions with a
little oil until they are transparent.  Add the nopales and salt to
taste and saute to blend the flavors.  While they are sauteeing, put
the chile and a little of the soaking water in the blender and puree. 
Add this puree to the nopales and stir to blend. Stir in cilantro just
before serving. Serve on a platter with Tortas de Camaron on top.


Formatted by Kim Mendoza  yqym81a@prodigy.com

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Serving Ideas : As a base for Tortas de Camaron