Cactus Fries (Nopalitos Fritos) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs fresh cactus pieces, paddles ( nopalitos)
3 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp achiote paste ( look
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg white
3/4 cup ice water (approximately )
peanut oil (for frying )

Directions:

Remove thorns and “eyes” from cactus, and trim off the edges of pads.
Blanch cactus for 2 minutes in a covered pan with enough boiling salted water to cover; drain.
Cut cactus in 3- to 4-inch strips similar to French fries; set aside.
Combine cornstarch and achiote paste in a blender or food processor, and pulse until smooth.
In a medium-size bowl, combine flour and baking powder, add cornstarch mixture, and blend well.
In another bowl, beat egg white to stiff meringue.
Fold into the flour mixture, alternating with enough ice water to make batter the consistency of unbeaten egg white; chill.
Dredge cactus strips in batter, and fry in deep hot oil (375° on the thermometer) until crisp and golden, approximately 3 minutes.
Drain well and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	215.9 Kcal (904 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.13g	9%
Cholesterol	0.89mg	0%
Sodium	223.66mg	9%
Potassium	832.42mg	18%
Total Carbs	31.07g	10%
Sugars	3.68g	15%
Dietary Fiber	5.69g	23%
Protein	7.64g	15%
Vitamin C	23.1mg	39%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	491.9mg	49%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	68.55 Kcal (287 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.95g	9%
Cholesterol	0.28mg	0%
Sodium	71.01mg	9%
Potassium	264.3mg	18%
Total Carbs	9.86g	10%
Sugars	1.17g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.81g	23%
Protein	2.42g	15%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	39%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	156.2mg	49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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