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Nopales
SUBMITTED BY: Philip Dorwart


INGREDIENTS
5 med nopales cleaned, do not cook
3 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
1 small white onion, finely chopped
3 jalapenos, finely chopped
1/4 c cilantro leaves chopped
1 Tbsp salt
salt and pepper to taste


DIRECTIONS
In a large pot, bring one gallon of water to a boil, add salt. Cut the nopales across the grain in 1/4-inch strips; then cut these strips into 1/2-inch pieces. Add the cut nopales to boiling water. After about 12 minutes, they should be soft and still green,(over cooking will turn them brown), drain, and shock in ice water to stop the cooking process. Rinse the nopales again, in a strainer, shaking out as much moisture as possible. Put the nopales in a bowl; add the tomatoes, cilantro, onion, chiles, salt and pepper; combine by mixing. Best served at room temp.