Nopalitos Con Chili (Burbank Cactus Shoots W/chili Sauce)
Recipe
- Title:
- Nopalitos Con Chili (Burbank Cactus Shoots W/chili Sauce)
- Categories:
- Mexican, Spices/etc., Sauces, Chili
- Yield:
- 6 servings
Ingredients
- 12
- Cactus Shoots
- 1/2 ts Pepper
- 2
- Clvs Garlic (chopped)
- 2 tb Flour
- 1/2 c Onions (chopped)
- 2 oz Chili powder (mild)
- 1/2 c Corn oil
- 1 1/2 c Water (warm)
- 1/2 ts Salt
Directions
- With a paring knife, scrape cactus shoots on both flat sides.
- Cut into small squares and wash well.
Directions
- In a deep pan boil cactus until cooked tender.
- Drain and set aside.
- Pour 1/2 cup of corn oil into empty rinsed pan and heat.
- Add chopped onions and chopped garlic.
- Saute for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Now add flour, water, and chili powder.
- Return to medium/low heat and stirring constantly, cook until sauce is medium thick.
- Add the cooked cactus and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
Directions
- Delicious as a side dish for beef, poultry or fish.
Directions
- Enjoy...Gary
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