Photograph of the finished Nopales con huevo

Mexico · Xương rồng nopal xào trứng

Nopales con huevo

25 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Nopal cactus leaves Nopal cactus leaves 14.1 oz
  • Photograph of Chicken eggs Chicken eggs 8
  • Photograph of Tomato Tomato 2
  • Photograph of Onion Onion 1
  • Photograph of Chilli Chilli 2
  • Photograph of Oil Oil 2 ⅔ tbsp
  • Photograph of Salt Salt 0.3 oz

Method

  1. 1 Remove the thorns from the cactus leaves, cut them into sticks, and boil them for 10 minutes to remove the slime, then drain.
  2. 2 Sauté chopped onions and fresh chilies in cooking oil for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. 3 Add the nopal and diced tomatoes and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  4. 4 Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt, then pour them into the pan and stir quickly for 3 minutes until the eggs are just cooked through.
  5. 5 Serve hot with tortillas and mashed beans.
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