This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
Guisado De Nopales
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under 30 minutes
ingredients
1 pound nopales (cactus paddles)
1 pound plum tomatoes
1/4 medium onion
1/2 cup water, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sprig epazote
2 teaspoons chicken stock base
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
directions
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
Trim, clean and wash the cactus. Cut each paddle into 1/2-inch squares. Drop the cactus pieces into the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Drain.
Trim stem ends of the tomatoes and cut the tomatoes into quarters. Place them in a blender container with the onion and 1/4 cup water. Blend thoroughly.
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the tomato mixture, epazote, chicken base and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Add the cactus squares and the remaining 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil and simmer gently uncovered for 5 minutes. If the sauce becomes too thick, thin with a little water.
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