CACTUS CONDIMENTSource:
Prickly Pear Cactus Medicine: Treatments for Diabetes, Cholesterol, and the Immune System by Ran KnishinskyServings: 1-2
1/4 cup chopped onion (Spanish or green or a combination)
Safflower oil, for frying
1/4 cup nopal
3 tablespoons red chili paste
1/2 cup water
Saute the onion in the oil until transparent.
Add the nopal and fry for about 1 minute.
Add the red chili paste and water. Simmer until the pads are well saturated with sauce.
Use as a sauce for a meat or tofu dish.