Ingredients
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2
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3
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2
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2/3
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1
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1
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3/4
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-
-
-
-
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-
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Directions
Cactus Fries (Nopalitos Fritos), A zesty taste sensation from Jay’s Mestena Cafe in San Antonio, Texas as published in Texas Highways Magazine , Amazing! My husband loved them! We ate them plain as well as dipped them in salsa Great both ways , A zesty taste sensation from Jay’s Mestena Cafe in San Antonio, Texas as published in Texas Highways Magazine
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Steps
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1
Done
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Remove Thorns and eyes from Cactus, and Trim Off the Edges of Pads. |
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2
Done
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Blanch Cactus For 2 Minutes in a Covered Pan With Enough Boiling Salted Water to Cover; Drain. |
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3
Done
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Cut Cactus in 3- to 4-Inch Strips Similar to French Fries; Set Aside. |
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4
Done
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Combine Cornstarch and Achiote Paste in a Blender or Food Processor, and Pulse Until Smooth. |
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5
Done
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in a Medium-Size Bowl, Combine Flour and Baking Powder, Add Cornstarch Mixture, and Blend Well. |
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6
Done
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in Another Bowl, Beat Egg White to Stiff Meringue. |
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7
Done
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Fold Into the Flour Mixture, Alternating With Enough Ice Water to Make Batter the Consistency of Unbeaten Egg White; Chill. |
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8
Done
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Dredge Cactus Strips in Batter, and Fry in Deep Hot Oil (375 on the Thermometer) Until Crisp and Golden, Approximately 3 Minutes. |
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9
Done
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Drain Well and Serve. |
