What Is Cactus and How Can I Use It?
If cactus has turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use it with confidence and how to choose it, cook it, store it, what to substitute, and 3 recipes to try it in.
- In Chinese:
- 仙人掌
- British (UK) term:
- Cactus
- en français:
- cactus
- en español:
- cactus
Recipes using cactus
There are 3 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Burbank Cactus Shoots with Chili Sauce
Tender cactus shoots (nopales) simmered in a smoky homemade chili sauce with garlic and onion. A bold Mexican-inspired side dish that pairs beautifully with beef, chicken, or fish.
Chili Primero
Chili primero with smoked bacon, cubed round steak, pickled cactus, jalapenos, and masa harina thickening. Long-simmered Tex-Mex chili packed with deep, layered Southwestern flavor.
Ground Beef with Cactus
Ground beef with cactus pairs browned beef and onions with tangy nopales and tomatoes with chilies. A four-ingredient Mexican-style skillet supper ready in 30 minutes.
