Cactus Bite Recipes
FRIED CACTUS STRIPS
This fun recipe makes a tasty, crunchy treat that uses a wild resource so abundant here in the Southwest. Many people don't know cactus is edible-and tasty! If cactus don't grow where you live, your grocery store may carry cactus pads in the produce section.-Nema Lu Parker, Eastland, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Remove all needles and spines from cactus pads. Slice into 1/2-in.-wide strips. Wash thoroughly; drain and pat dry. Set aside. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In another bowl, lightly beat eggs and milk. Combine the bread and saltine crumbs, chili powder, cayenne pepper and remaining salt; set aside. Dredge cactus strips in flour mixture, shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. , In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry strips until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with picante sauce.
Nutrition Facts :
CACTUS BITE
Make and share this Cactus Bite recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mandy
Categories Beverages
Time 2m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a chilled glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.4, Sodium 0.7, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 0.3
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