Nopal pancakes in morita sauce

Name: Nopal pancakes in morita sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 6 tomatillos, for the morita sauce; 2 morita chiles, for the morita sauce; 1/4 onions, roasted, for the morita sauce; 1 clove garlic, grilled, for the morita sauce; 1/4 bunches cilantro, for the morita sauce; 1 cup chicken broth; vegetable oil; 4 cups nopal, cut into cubes and cooked, for the pancakes; 1 1/2 cups Cotija cheese, crumbled, for the pancakes; 2 eggs, for the pancakes; salt, for the pancakes; pepper, for the pancakes; vegetable oil, for the pancakes; pot beans, for accompaniment

Mara Alpizar

Enjoy these nopal pancakes in morita sauce at mealtime! The best part is that this dish has a very Mexican flavor thanks to the nopales and chili; don't miss out on the craving!

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 30-05-2023

Preparation

15 mins

20 mins

Low

For the nopal pancakes: Mix the nopales, Cotija cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside. Heat enough oil in a skillet, pour a ladle of the previous mixture to form the pancakes, and fry on low heat for 5 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Blend the tomatoes, morita chili, garlic, cilantro, and chicken broth. Set aside. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat, sauté the sauce, and cook for 10 minutes. Serve the nopal pancakes in morita sauce and accompany with pinto beans.