La Costena Nopalitos Tender Cactus, 29.8 oz.

Description

Sliced Prickly La Costena Nopalitos Pear cactus shoots, cooked. NOPALITOS OR NOPALES Nopalitos Cactus, or Nopal, is a typical sight in the Mexican landscape. It is not strange that it should find its way into the local cuisine. The use of Nopalitos has its origins in the Roman Catholic observance of Nopalitos are the shoots of the prickly pear cactus (nopales) which have been sliced and cooked. We prepare our nopalitos with vinegar, salt, onions, serrano peppers and coriander (also known as dried cilantro) for a robust flavor and crisp texture. They're a great way to make all of your favorite nopales dishes without all the time and effort.

Features

• he prickly pear cactus is so important to Mexican history and cuisine that it's featured in the center of the Mexican flag. Nopalitos are cactus shoots (nopales) which are sliced, cooked, and ready to eat.
• Nopalitos have a texture that's similar to okra or green beans, but with a more tart, citrusy flavor. We pack them in vinegar with a little salt for uniform flavor and a firm texture.
• Try Them With Eggs , Meats , In Vegetarian Tacos , In Soups Or Stews, Or Even In A simple Salad With Panela Cheese.
• Try them with eggs (huevos con nopales), meats (carne con nopales), in vegetarian tacos (tacos de nopales), in soups or stews, or even in a simple salad with panela cheese.
• Unique Flavor - Adds a delicious, briny taste to any dish due to its flavorful marinade of vinegar, onion, serrano peppers, coriander, sugar, and spices.