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Cactus Fries Nopalitos Fritos

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Ingredients

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2 lbs fresh cactus pieces, paddles (nopalitos)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons achiote paste (look for it in the mexican specialty-foods section or achiote paste)
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg white
3/4 cup ice water (approximately)
peanut oil (for frying)

Nutritional information

103.6
Calories
1 g
Calories From Fat
0.2 g
Total Fat
0 g
Saturated Fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
106.8 mg
Sodium
21.7 g
Carbs
0.6 g
Dietary Fiber
0.1 g
Sugars
3.1 g
Protein
80g
Serving Size

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Cactus Fries Nopalitos Fritos

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    Amazing! My husband loved them! We ate them plain as well as dipped them in salsa. Great both ways.

    • 40 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    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

    1
    Done

    Remove Thorns and eyes from Cactus, and Trim Off the Edges of Pads.

    2
    Done

    Blanch Cactus For 2 Minutes in a Covered Pan With Enough Boiling Salted Water to Cover; Drain.

    3
    Done

    Cut Cactus in 3- to 4-Inch Strips Similar to French Fries; Set Aside.

    4
    Done

    Combine Cornstarch and Achiote Paste in a Blender or Food Processor, and Pulse Until Smooth.

    5
    Done

    in a Medium-Size Bowl, Combine Flour and Baking Powder, Add Cornstarch Mixture, and Blend Well.

    6
    Done

    in Another Bowl, Beat Egg White to Stiff Meringue.

    7
    Done

    Fold Into the Flour Mixture, Alternating With Enough Ice Water to Make Batter the Consistency of Unbeaten Egg White; Chill.

    8
    Done

    Dredge Cactus Strips in Batter, and Fry in Deep Hot Oil (375 on the Thermometer) Until Crisp and Golden, Approximately 3 Minutes.

    9
    Done

    Drain Well and Serve.

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