Nopal Tacos with Martajada Salsa

Name: Nopal Tacos with Martajada Salsa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: water; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon salt; 3 cups nopal; 1 cup tomato, for the nopales; 1/2 cups red onion, for the nopales; 2 tablespoons lime juice, for the nopales; 2 tablespoons vinegar, for the nopales; 1 tablespoon oregano, for the nopales; salt; 1/4 onions, for the salsa; 5 tomatoes, for the salsa; 1 garlic, for the salsa; 3 morita chiles, for the salsa; salt, for the salsa; corn tortillas; Cotija cheese

Mayte Rueda

These delicious nopal tacos are a healthy alternative to enjoy at any time of the day, as they are easy to prepare and yield quite a bit; the nopal helps prevent heart diseases thanks to its high content of amino acids, fiber, and antioxidants. They are also served with a tasty martajada salsa, which you can use to accompany other dishes as well.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 24-02-2021

Preparation

20 mins

10 mins

Low

Heat a pot with water, add the nopales, baking soda, salt, and cook for approximately 7 minutes; remove and strain. Set aside. Mix the nopales with red onion, tomato, lime juice, vinegar, oregano, and season with salt. Roast the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and morita chili for 5 minutes (without burning). In a molcajete or mortar, grind the ingredients; if necessary, add a little water to grind better, add salt and set aside. Assemble the tacos with the prepared nopales, serve with salsa and Cotija cheese.