Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly.
Chop produce as directed.
Rinse and drain nopalitos 2 or 3 times.
Fill one third of a medium pot with water.
Add nopalitos and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Pour 1 cup of cold water or ice into the pot, to interrupt cooking process. Repeat this last step 3 to 4 times every 5 minutes or so. This will help improve their texture.
Add 1 or 2 pinches of salt and cook for 10 to 15 minutes longer or until nopalitos are tender.
Drain cooking liquid and set aside to cool.
In a medium bowl, mix together cooled nopalitos, tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, onions and garlic.
Add lime juice, salt and pepper and toss to coat.
Ingredients
Directions
Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly.
Chop produce as directed.
Rinse and drain nopalitos 2 or 3 times.
Fill one third of a medium pot with water.
Add nopalitos and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Pour 1 cup of cold water or ice into the pot, to interrupt cooking process. Repeat this last step 3 to 4 times every 5 minutes or so. This will help improve their texture.
Add 1 or 2 pinches of salt and cook for 10 to 15 minutes longer or until nopalitos are tender.
Drain cooking liquid and set aside to cool.
In a medium bowl, mix together cooled nopalitos, tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, onions and garlic.
Add lime juice, salt and pepper and toss to coat.