Tumerico Cactus Tacos Recipe
Make Tumerico Cactus Tacos Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Taco Filling
Taco Assembly
Method
Preparing the Taco Filling
- 1
Prepare the Nopal Cactus
Using a sharp knife, carefully remove the spines and skin from the nopal cactus paddles. Rinse them under cold water to clean and then cut them into small strips.
- 2
Cook the Cactus
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add Cactus and Spices
Add the sliced nopal cactus to the skillet. Sprinkle in the ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for about 8-10 minutes, until the cactus is tender and slightly crispy.
- 4
Assembling the Tacos
- 5
Warm the Tortillas
In a separate skillet or on a comal, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 6
Build the Tacos
Place a generous scoop of the cactus filling onto each warmed tortilla. Top with slices of avocado and a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese.
- 7
Serve
Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top before eating.