The nopal cactus is native to Mexico and the southwestern U.S. Nopales are deeply ingrained in Mexican culture and cuisine, with over 100 varieties cultivated throughout the central regions and ...

Cactus pads and cactus fruit have long been tied to indigenous cultures all across Mexico, with people using them as food as far back as 9,000 to 12,000 years ago.

Farmers here are cooking up new menus for health-conscious Japanese, with dishes like quiche, pizza toast, skewers, tempura ...

Farmers here are cooking up new menus for health-conscious Japanese, with dishes like quiche, pizza toast, skewers, tempura and cold Chinese noodles. They share a common but somewhat unusual ...

How to Eat Nopales, the Nutritious Cactus Paddles You Can Enjoy Raw or Cooked A staple vegetable throughout Mexico, these spiky pads have a unique texture and flavor—and limitless culinary ...

Nopales, also known as prickly pear cactus pads, are vastly versatile, antioxidant-packed succulent plants. While these spiny cactus paddles are staples in Mexican cooking, their uses are endless ...