Nopal Timbale Recipe

Name: Nopal Timbale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups halved lengthwise and cut into strips nopales pieces; 3 teaspoons olive oil; 2 cloves chopped garlic; 1 red onion, finely sliced; 5 dried guajillo; 2 roasted red bell peppers, peeled and cut in strips; 5 tablespoons chopped cilantro; Salt and pepper; 30 cleaned king prawn; 10 blades lemongrass; Balsamic syrup (reduced balsamic vinegar); Cilantro oil; Carmelized onions; Sun-dried tomatoes; Chili oil (infused oil)

Servings: persons

4 cups halved lengthwise and cut into strips nopales pieces
3 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 red onion, finely sliced
5 dried guajillo
2 roasted red bell peppers, peeled and cut in strips
5 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper
30 cleaned king prawn
10 blades lemongrass
Balsamic syrup (reduced balsamic vinegar)
Cilantro oil
Carmelized onions
Sun-dried tomatoes
Chili oil (infused oil)

1
Heat a medium sized pan with salted water until it reaches the boiling point.
2
Add nopales and cook for 5 minutes.
3
Drain the water and let cool.
4
Heat frying pan, when hot add oil, garlic, onion, guajillos, and roasted red pepper.
5
Saute for a few seconds, add nopales and cilantro, and season with salt and pepper.
6
Skewer the prawns with lemongrass and either saute or grill them.
7
Using a round mold, place the mixture of nopales in the center of a dish and press it with a spoon to form the timbale.
8
Decorate plates with balsamic syrup and cilantro oil, and garnish with carmelized onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and chili oil.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups halved lengthwise and cut into strips nopales pieces, 3 teaspoons olive oil, 2 cloves chopped garlic, 1 red onion, finely sliced, and more.

Yes, Nopal Timbale falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nopal Timbale

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