What food isn’t better when it’s fried? Why, none of course! Naturally, this goes for nopalitos as well. Let’s talk history for a minute. Deep fried fritters were introduced to Japan in the 1500’s by Europeans, namely the Portuguese. The Japanese added their own influences to this battering and frying technique thus creating…. (drumroll, please) …
Alright! So maybe you’ve read my article about nopales, and you want to broaden your culinary horizons and give those those prickly paddles a chance. And why wouldn’t you? They’re full of fiber, low in calories, and contain many vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A and C and smaller amounts of the B complex vitamins. …
Have you ever tried eating a cactus? Sounds like you might end up with a mouthful of spines, doesn’t it? But people from cultures all around the world eat cacti, and you should give this drought tolerant edible a chance too! Know it: Cacti are a source of food all over the globe, especially arid …