35 min
Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Remove all the thorns from the cactus leaves and grill them whole on a dry cast iron pan for 8 minutes on each side.
- 2 Dry roasting is a better way to remove the slime from cactus than boiling, as boiling only transfers the slime to the water.
- 3 Cut the cactus into strips and set them aside.
- 4 Peel the chorizo and crumble the meat, then fry for 8 minutes until the crumbs are browned and the fat renders out.
- 5 Sauté the onions and cactus in the red oil for 4 minutes.
- 6 Mix seeded tomatoes with jalapeño and cilantro to make a fresh sauce, then arrange it with the filling on the tortilla.