What is Nopal?
It is a common word in Spanish for Opuntia Cacti which is commonly referred to as prickly pear. The nopal pad can be eaten raw or cooked. It is a common ingredient in Mexican Dishes
What are Nopalitos?
Its a dish that is made of nopales, the flat stems of prickly pear cactus. You can often get them in a bottle, a can or buy them dried. They can be found in most grocery stores. If you buy the cactus paddles whole it will require extra time to remove the thorns
What do Nopales taste like?
They taste light, tart flavor and is crisp and mucilaginous in texture. The taste however comes down to how well they are cooked.
Nopales Go Great With
- Eggs
- Shrimp
- Pork
- Ground beef
- Meat
- Cheese
- Shrimp patties
- Chile
Are Nopales Keto Friendly?
Yes they are. They also have a juicy and tangy flavor. They can be enjoyed eating sugar free or low carb
Countries That Nopales Are Very Popular
- Ethiopia
- Morocco
- Argentina
- Chile
- Mexico
Common Nopal uses
- Soups
- Stews
- Salads
- Traditional Medicine
Below are my 7 favorite Nopales Salad recipes
7. Nopales Salad : Onion Rings and Things
6. Nopalito Salad With Guajillo Chiles : Saveur
5. Cactus Salad : Lola’s Cocina
4. Nopalitos Salad with Pickled Chipolte : Patijinich
3 Ensalada de Nopalitos : Taste of Home
2 Nopolitos Salad with Citrus Pomegranate : Beyond Mere Sustenance
1 Nopalito Salad : Lapre Ferida
Conclusion
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