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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