Grilled Nopales Tacos

Grilled Nopales Tacos

Ingredients

– 3 ea Nopales (Cactus Paddle Cleaned)

– 1 ea Queso Panela (10 oz pack)

– 1 ea Chile Oil Marinade

– TT Salt & Pepper

– 8 ea Tortilla

Chile Oil Marinade

– 1/2 c Oil

– 1/2 oz Piloncillo

– 2 ea Dry Chile Guajillo or New Mexico Chile

– 1 ea Garlic clove

Toast chiles lightly on low heat right on the stove. In a blender, add all of the ingredients and blend until all ingredients are mixed. 

 

Directions

1. Clean and dry cactus paddles. Place on a sheet pan. Brush chile oil marinade on both sides. Season with salt & pepper to taste.

2. Cut cheese in long thick slices. Set aside.

3. Grill cactus paddles on a hot grill or grill pan on both sides. (3 min each side)

4. Cut in slices small enough to fit in a tortilla.

5. In a separate pan, sear the cheese slices until golden and set aside.

6. Heat up the tortillas on the grill or a separate pan. 

7. Assemble your taco with a mixture of cactus paddle slices and cheese slices. Top with your favorite salsa. 

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