Tortitas de Nopales en Caldillo de Jitomate (Cactus Fritters in Tomato Broth)
Light, cheesy fritters of tender cactus strips, simmered in a gentle tomato broth until soft and savoury.
- Time50 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.14 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the rinsed nopalitos in fresh water for 5 minutes to remove any sliminess, then drain and pat dry with kitchen paper.
5 min - 2
Blend the tomatoes, onion, garlic and chipotle until smooth. Pour into a wide pan with the water and stock cube and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
10 min - 3
Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks. Gently fold in the yolks, then the flour, cheese and salt. Fold in the nopalitos.
- 4
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Spoon in the mixture in 8 mounds and flatten slightly. Fry for 2 minutes each side until golden.
4 min - 5
Slide the fritters into the simmering broth and cook for 10 minutes, turning once, until puffy and soaked through.
10 min - 6
Scatter with coriander and serve with warm tortillas or rice.
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