Comments on: How to Cook Nopales (Cactus Paddles)

By: Megan | 40 Aprons Team

Megan | 40 Aprons Team — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:36:52 +0000

In reply to Lenny. We haven't tried that so can't say for sure. Let us know if you do!

By: Lenny

Lenny — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 01:52:54 +0000

Can the leftover water be use as a tea once nopal is boiled and ready to eat?

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:09:20 +0000

So I boiled for 10 and sautéed for over 20 minutes, it is soft and yummy but the skin just has the texture of skin.. not sure how to fix that!

By: Megan | 40 Aprons Team

Megan | 40 Aprons Team — Wed, 18 May 2022 18:18:03 +0000

In reply to Kathleen. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 weeks! They can be frozen but it can change the texture.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Fri, 06 May 2022 01:11:32 +0000

How long do the leftovers keep? Can the leftovers be frozen?

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Fri, 06 May 2022 01:10:46 +0000

In reply to Patty.

Great idea to use liquid

By: Anna Claire | 40 Aprons Team

Anna Claire | 40 Aprons Team — Sun, 01 May 2022 21:03:35 +0000

In reply to MARTIE GONZALES.

So glad to hear it!

By: MARTIE GONZALES

MARTIE GONZALES — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 07:53:51 +0000

I really enjoyed cleaning, cooking and eating mi delicious nopales on my tacos and salads.

By: Patty

Patty — Sun, 09 May 2021 20:37:50 +0000

In reply to Isabel. Isabel, Yes you can certainly eat the gelatinous liquid from the nopales. Many people do not like the sliminess, but it is a valuable nutritional component. Gelatin, or mucilage, from Nopales and other vegetables like okra and kelp build cartilage in our bodies. Cartilage gives elasticity to our skin and support to our joints. So, eating as much of it as you can get is a good thing! Marshmallows are an example of a food that was originally made from the mucilaginous liquid of the mallow root. Sugar was added and then the liquid was whipped until it made soft peaks. The soft peaks were then baked in the oven much like a meringue.

By: eSteve

eSteve — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 03:14:17 +0000

In reply to Cheeta Llanes. Your nopales or cactus pads are probably too old. Young, tender, bright green pads are the best. If the nopal pad is about the size of a large hand they are just about perfect.