Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Latex gloves
- Paring knife
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Step 1
Put on a pair of heavy, latex gloves. Trim the ½-inch edge from around the outside of the paddle-shaped nopales with a paring knife.
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Step 2
Hold the paring knife at a 45-degree angle and scrape off the spines from both sides of the pad, taking care not to stab yourself with a spine.
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Step 3
Rinse both sides of the pad, wiping each side with your gloved hand to remove any remaining spines.
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Step 4
Refrigerate the nopales in a tightly sealed container for up to two days before use.
