The Nopal Cactus originates and is native to Mexico.
Nopal is the root of Mexico City's Aztec name ‘Tenochtitlan’ meaning "place of the cactus".
It has been serving mankind as a staple food and healing plant for thousands of years.
Of the genus Opuntia from the Cactaceae family and also known as the Prickly Pear Cactus.
• watercolor, wax on ricepaper • © Lisa Rivas • "Nopales"
The term Nopalitos refers to the Nopal pads once they have been cut up and prepared for eating.
Following Candied Nopalitos!
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
4 young cactus paddles, all spines removed
Bring water and sugar to a boil over medium to medium-high heat.
Meanwhile cut clean nopalitos into 1 x 3 inch pieces or into small
shapes with a cookie cutter. Rinse the nopalitos under cold water until
the mucous-like substance that can be seen along cut portions
disappears. Add the nopalitos to the boiling syrup, turn the heat down
until it is just a bare simmer, and cook for 15 minutes.
With tongs, remove the nopalitos to a plate and spoon some syrup over them.
Enjoy with coffee and dessert after a meal.
Goodness, I didn’t realise that you could eat them this way. How fascinating!
I love the feeling of this painting! Very cheerful and wonderful technique. I also enjoyed reading about the Nopal.
OMG, it’s definitely a delightgul piece, as though I am in heaven now.
What an exotic tropical treats!!!
Magical cactus plants adorned by beautiful soft florals.
Thanks flying colors for your great sharing, what a heartfelt urgency to share good good recipe, words, artworks all in one posts.
I will take your advice, enjoy with coffee and dessert after meal for sure…
Hugs flying colors and friend forever:)
hi lisa, this is so beautiful. i love the colors very much. i keep staring at the painting. and whoa i didn’t know you could eat cactus like that!
by the way, thanks for your kind comments at my photo blog chocolate nostalgia 🙂 i’ve been so busy lately that i haven’t posted anything for IF or visited my fave blogs 🙁 anyway, have a great week! 🙂
This is just gorgeous Lisa!! The colors and the softness are so attractive! So happy to have you here on Cactus Monday!
Happy Cactus Monday!
Oh, gorgeous!! Tha cactus is almost phophorescent! You inspire and amaze me with your talent 🙂
What a lovely cactus Painting!
Love everything I see here! Nice blog you have.
Will look at everything when I have more time, but will be back for sure!
For now Happy cactus Monday.