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	* Exported from MasterCook * Nopales (Cactus pads or leaves) Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Volume 4-05 May 2001 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- (See Below) Genevieve. I found this recipe and information on the below-mentioned web site. There are several other recipes there as well. I have occasionally seen these in the specialty grocery stores here but they were pricey enough that I have never been tempted to try them. <G> http://mexicanfood.about.com/food/mexicanfood/ c/ht/00/07/How_Prepare_Nopales0962934373.htm How to Prepare Nopales From your Mexican Cuisine Guide Fresh nopales can be served as a vegetable substitute in many dishes Difficulty Level: Average Time Required: 10 minutes Here's How: 1. Start with a small (size of your hand), firm leaf 2. Remove thorns with a vegetable peeler or scrub with scouring pad 3. Trim rough edges of leaf with a paring knife or vegetable peeler 4. Slice pad thinly 5. Steam slices to desired consistency 6. Pat with paper towels if desired to remove sticky secretions 7. Continue with favorite nopales recipe Tips: 1. You can refrigerate fresh nopales for one week 2. Pickled nopales are sold in jars as nopalitos Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Hallie; 13 May 2001. Year 4 Volume 05 Number 12 <http://www.fareshare.net> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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