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The nopales are the large round leaves of a variety of cactus. They arethe size and the shape of a dinner plate, a light green in color, and aboutthree quarters of an inch thick. When harvested they are covered with sharpbarbs, most of which are removed prior to shipment to market. But handlethem gingerly, because the barbs are usually not completely removed. Nopalesshould be refrigerated after purchase.
Nopales take little time to prepare. The leaves are cut into strips andthen have to be peeled. The strips are then sliced as you would French astring bean. They may be boiled or fried. Use them as you would green beans,which they taste like but are crisper in texture.
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