How Do You Cook Nopales (Cactus)?
Nopales, nopalitos, nopal or prickly pear cactus pads are commonly served in Mexican cuisine especially common in central Mexico. There are a lot of benefits to eating Nopales. Nopales are high in soluble fiber and known to reduce the blood sugar spike seen after a meal. Diabetics and pre-diabetics can benefit from eating Nopales as they lower the glycemic load of a meal. Step 1 Nopales, since they are cactus come with a lot of spines on them. Be careful when handling them to avoid being pricked. If available, it is worth the extra money to purchase the cleaned nopales sold in bags. If you have to, remove the spines by cutting off with a sharp knife. This removes some of the meat, but not that much. Step 2 After the spines have been removed, wash the cactus and cut into strips or segments about 2 inches by 0.5 inches (or as desired). Step 3 Dice the onion, garlic and serrano chilies. Step 4 Add the oil to a saucepan and cook the onion, garlic and chilies until the onions just start to
