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Nopal Cactus Paddle
MexicanVegetables

Nopal Cactus Paddle

Cactus paddle from the nopal plant, a quintessential Mexican vegetable with a firm texture and mildly tangy flavour. Used in salads, nopal tacos, caldo tlalpeño and green juices. Rich in fibre and antioxidants.

Estimated retail price

~£5.49 / 350g

Typical price at UK Mexican grocers

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Nopal Cactus Paddle, part of the vegetables section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Bean Tlacoyos, Beef with Cactus Paddles and Mexican-Style Cactus Paddles (Nopales a la Mexicana). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.

Recipes with Nopal Cactus Paddle

Bean TlacoyosStreet Food

Bean Tlacoyos

Beef with Cactus PaddlesStews

Beef with Cactus Paddles

Mexican-Style Cactus Paddles (Nopales a la Mexicana)Stews

Mexican-Style Cactus Paddles (Nopales a la Mexicana)

TlacoyosStreet Food

Tlacoyos

Romeritos in MoleStews

Romeritos in Mole

Chicken MixioteStews

Chicken Mixiote

Tortas de Camaron Seco (Dried Prawn Fritters)Stews

Tortas de Camaron Seco (Dried Prawn Fritters)

Eggs with Cactus PaddlesBreakfast

Eggs with Cactus Paddles

Grilled Nopales (Cactus Paddles)Guarniciones

Grilled Nopales (Cactus Paddles)

Tacos Placeros (Market Tacos)Tacos

Tacos Placeros (Market Tacos)

Tacos de Cecina (Cured Pork Tacos)Tacos

Tacos de Cecina (Cured Pork Tacos)

Ximbó (Maguey-Wrapped Nopal and Bean Parcels)Stews

Ximbó (Maguey-Wrapped Nopal and Bean Parcels)

Nopalitos con Huevo (Scrambled Eggs with Cactus)Breakfast

Nopalitos con Huevo (Scrambled Eggs with Cactus)

Tlatlapas (Tlaxcalan Bean and Cactus Soup)Sopas Y Caldos

Tlatlapas (Tlaxcalan Bean and Cactus Soup)

Tasajo con Nopales (Oaxacan Dried Beef with Grilled Cactus)Meats

Tasajo con Nopales (Oaxacan Dried Beef with Grilled Cactus)

Cactus Paddles in Green Salsa (Nopales en Salsa Verde)Guarniciones

Cactus Paddles in Green Salsa (Nopales en Salsa Verde)

Cactus Paddle Tacos (Tacos de Nopales)Tacos

Cactus Paddle Tacos (Tacos de Nopales)

Mexican Cactus Paddle Soup (Sopa de Nopal)Sopas Y Caldos

Mexican Cactus Paddle Soup (Sopa de Nopal)

Cactus Huaraches with Black Beans (Mexico City Style)Street Food

Cactus Huaraches with Black Beans (Mexico City Style)

Huevos al Albañil (Builder's Eggs in Green Salsa)Breakfast

Huevos al Albañil (Builder's Eggs in Green Salsa)

Frequently asked questions

How many recipes use Nopal Cactus Paddle?

Nopal Cactus Paddle is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Bean Tlacoyos and Beef with Cactus Paddles. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.

Where can I buy Nopal Cactus Paddle in the UK?

You can buy Nopal Cactus Paddle online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.

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