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Scrambled Eggs with Cactus |
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Serves: 2 Print this Recipe(Huevos Revueltos con Nopalitos) Category: Egg Dishes Cactus is very common in Mexican cuisine and is used in most regions. It has a slightly tart taste that goes well with eggs. This version is from central Mexico. In Oaxaca, the same dish would include finely chopped tomatoes and a hefty amount of serrano chiles cooked with the eggs. For convenience, I use strips of cactus (nopalitos) from a jar in this recipe. (Whole cactus leaves, or paddles, are called nopales and are generally sold fresh.) Bottled nopalitos are easy to find in Mexican grocery stores and many supermarkets. Be sure to buy the ones packed in water and not in brine. The color and texture will be much better. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons chopped white onions 1/2 cup jarred cactus strips, drained and rinsed 4 large eggs, beaten 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste 1 large tomato, sliced 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese or queso añejo Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and cactus strips until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes. (The cactus strips will retain their texture as they cook with the onion.) Add the eggs and stir slowly to scramble. Cook until set, about 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with sliced tomato on the side and scatter cheese over all. From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This recipe comes from the Cook'n collection. Try Cook'n for FREE!
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