Best Fried Cactus Strips Recipes
FRIED CACTUS STRIPS
This fun recipe makes a tasty, crunchy treat that uses a wild resource so abundant here in the Southwest. Many people don't know cactus is edible-and tasty! If cactus don't grow where you live, your grocery store may carry cactus pads in the produce section.-Nema Lu Parker, Eastland, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Remove all needles and spines from cactus pads. Slice into 1/2-in.-wide strips. Wash thoroughly; drain and pat dry. Set aside. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In another bowl, lightly beat eggs and milk. Combine the bread and saltine crumbs, chili powder, cayenne pepper and remaining salt; set aside. Dredge cactus strips in flour mixture, shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. , In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry strips until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with picante sauce.
Nutrition Facts :
FRIED CINNAMON STRIPS
I first made these crispy strips for a special family night at our church. Most of them were snapped up before dinner! -Nancy Johnson, Laverne, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl bag, combine sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside. , Cut tortillas into 3x2-in. strips. Heat 1 in. of oil in a cast-iron or other heavy skillet to 375°, fry 4-5 strips at a time until golden brown, 30 seconds on each side. Drain on paper towels. , While still warm, place strips in bowl with sugar mixture; shake gently to coat. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
NOPALITOS CON PAPAS
An authentic Mexican dish; tender cactus with potatoes. Cactus tastes like cooked green beans.
Provided by Arianna
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Stir in the nopalitos, onion, tomato, and jalapeno. Season to taste with salt, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion has softened and turned translucent, and the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 76.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
CACTUS FRIES (NOPALITOS FRITOS)
A zesty taste sensation from Jay's Mestena Cafe in San Antonio, Texas as published in Texas Highways Magazine.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove thorns and "eyes" from cactus, and trim off the edges of pads.
- Blanch cactus for 2 minutes in a covered pan with enough boiling salted water to cover; drain.
- Cut cactus in 3- to 4-inch strips similar to French fries; set aside.
- Combine cornstarch and achiote paste in a blender or food processor, and pulse until smooth.
- In a medium-size bowl, combine flour and baking powder, add cornstarch mixture, and blend well.
- In another bowl, beat egg white to stiff meringue.
- Fold into the flour mixture, alternating with enough ice water to make batter the consistency of unbeaten egg white; chill.
- Dredge cactus strips in batter, and fry in deep hot oil (375° on the thermometer) until crisp and golden, approximately 3 minutes.
- Drain well and serve.
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