Cactus turned into delicious breakfast.

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  • @ItzelislasDIY
    @ItzelislasDIY 2 місяці тому +24164

    My grandma would chop them up finely and mix with scrambled eggs. It’s delicious and nutritious

    • @oldchild527
      @oldchild527 2 місяці тому +158

      With ejotes!

    • @TheIvyLens
      @TheIvyLens 2 місяці тому +68

      Same, except it was my mom

    • @sunderbans
      @sunderbans 2 місяці тому +47

      What did it taste like?

    • @poopoo841
      @poopoo841 2 місяці тому +62

      It tasted prickly ​@@sunderbans

    • @violettracey
      @violettracey 2 місяці тому +16

      Awesome!

  • @emmanuelallen-rm1nb
    @emmanuelallen-rm1nb 2 місяці тому +7581

    My Abuelita used to make cactus tacos for us all the time when we were kids and I really loved them and still do.

    • @dnidaz2553
      @dnidaz2553 2 місяці тому +86

      the word "grandma" exists in english you know

    • @floppavevo5920
      @floppavevo5920 2 місяці тому

      ​@dnidaz2553 Oh shut the hell up.

    • @imtae5577
      @imtae5577 2 місяці тому +329

      ​@dnidaz2553 so he still calls his grandma abuelita.

    • @Blesbok-
      @Blesbok- 2 місяці тому +246

      @@dnidaz2553why you pressed?

    • @dnidaz2553
      @dnidaz2553 2 місяці тому +66

      @@Blesbok- cuz spaninglish is annoying

  • @fernzlampaz
    @fernzlampaz Місяць тому +1103

    Sokka will be so happy with this recipe ❤😂❤

  • @eyespyyourspy1328
    @eyespyyourspy1328 19 днів тому +42

    When I visited Puebla with my Church we ate a dish called "Volcano Soup" it was served in a lava bowl and had cactus in it. Absolutely outstanding. 25 years later I still think about that soup as the best I ever had and probably ever will.

  • @terryb4506
    @terryb4506 2 місяці тому +23302

    “No thorns”
    The one thorn remaining
    - are you challenging me 🤨

    • @PoisonelleMisty4311
      @PoisonelleMisty4311 2 місяці тому +63

      "Hey there! 🌵 Have you seen how a cactus can be transformed into a tasty breakfast dish on my channel? 🍳 Check it out and join the culinary adventure! #CactusBreakfast #UniqueRecipes #TastyEats 😋"

    • @Bacon_allduhway
      @Bacon_allduhway 2 місяці тому +300

      ​​@@PoisonelleMisty4311no and i wont

    • @MistaZipps
      @MistaZipps 2 місяці тому +62

      ​@@Bacon_allduhway Savage 😂

    • @Bacon_allduhway
      @Bacon_allduhway 2 місяці тому +32

      @@MistaZipps hell yeah

    • @Gbobversion2
      @Gbobversion2 2 місяці тому

      savage@@Bacon_allduhway

  • @wunwun9974
    @wunwun9974 2 місяці тому +12360

    Chef: "No thorns."
    Thorn on the middle right: "Am I a joke to you?"

    • @loneshoot3r62
      @loneshoot3r62 2 місяці тому +69

      Underrated

    • @dikakos6013
      @dikakos6013 2 місяці тому +155

      He cuts it soo it's fine I guess 😅

    • @youxkio
      @youxkio 2 місяці тому +93

      ... he forgot to apply some washyoursister sauce

    • @mimixis
      @mimixis 2 місяці тому +29

      I saw that too lmao and my anxiety levels rose drastically

    • @ShadowFoxSF
      @ShadowFoxSF 2 місяці тому +36

      I saw the one on the edge too and got nervous. then he trimmed the edges off too

  • @I_like_Beez_and_Coffee
    @I_like_Beez_and_Coffee 22 дні тому +5

    When I saw the cactus, I legit went “CACTUS JUICE!! It’ll quench ya!”

  • @aayugamerz8962
    @aayugamerz8962 22 дні тому +359

    "What you have eat in dinner?"
    "Cactus"

    • @JannatGul-xc5ot
      @JannatGul-xc5ot 20 днів тому +3

      😂
      🤣💀

    • @HappyCloud-ju2pm
      @HappyCloud-ju2pm 20 днів тому +16

      there is nothing wrong with eating nopales, it’s almost the same thing as eating a vegetable. i’m mexican and we don’t eat cacti by itself most times, we usually eat them with eggs, sometimes meat, salsa, other vegetables, etc. Don’t yuck someone’s yum.

    • @user-ug6tj4qu7l
      @user-ug6tj4qu7l 17 днів тому +4

      It's like eating greens, except it's a year round staple in some places, unlike seasonal greens, which come during the rain season. We go for the wild greens in the spring and change it up to not abhor it: beans and corn are delicious and nutritious, but can get boring when you only grow one type of crop, and everyone decided to grow the same thing because of $$. You'd be surprised what you crave when you eat the same thing all year round.🥱🙄

    • @sxbvstixn7964
      @sxbvstixn7964 15 днів тому +3

      Typical Mexican household

    • @justcurls00
      @justcurls00 10 днів тому +5

      LOTS better than MacDonalds sir, viva México🇲🇽

  • @AVRGWIBWTHACN
    @AVRGWIBWTHACN 2 місяці тому +11851

    Everyday I find out that things I thought inedible were edible

    • @masenzienxumalo3488
      @masenzienxumalo3488 2 місяці тому +106

      In my province/state we yse cactus juice, which us very icky when raw to stop older kids from sucking their thumbs
      It prevents their teeth from growing with a gap in the front. BECAUSE It does happen to kids who quick milk too late.

    • @marianarivero7728
      @marianarivero7728 2 місяці тому +125

      In mexico it's super normal to eat this

    • @throwawayused9801
      @throwawayused9801 2 місяці тому +27

      Im from Arizona and we had one of these in our front yard and we would trim it every few months and cook the leaves we got in an omlette

    • @noobscoopsies1100
      @noobscoopsies1100 2 місяці тому +42

      Almost everything is actually edible in this world, but it take guts for you to try it.

    • @Animator_Lizzie
      @Animator_Lizzie 2 місяці тому +1

      Are trees edible? Oh wait matpat ate a tree@@noobscoopsies1100

  • @skylar0073able
    @skylar0073able 2 місяці тому +11024

    You can eat them with anything really, I love them with scrambled eggs, beans on the side, flour tortillas, salsa, shredded asadero and cream. So good!

    • @XEDCCC
      @XEDCCC 2 місяці тому +120

      That sounds like some godtier breakfast! I personally like to add them to a salsa pico de gallo and eat that with some tacos, that is good as well.

    • @GreyGrim
      @GreyGrim 2 місяці тому +1

      yea- no their is a reason they are a staple in a shithole country like mexico, they are not worth all the extra boiling and shit, just eat meat

    • @DoctorBones1
      @DoctorBones1 2 місяці тому +51

      i didnt know cactus was so widespread, might try some myself

    • @hunnyflash
      @hunnyflash 2 місяці тому +6

      I love them for breakfast!

    • @rimuru5944
      @rimuru5944 2 місяці тому +6

      Omg that’s exactly how I eat them. It’s so good 😋

  • @that_one_potato290
    @that_one_potato290 16 днів тому +10

    Guy in a dessert: " I heard we can get water from catcus!
    His friend: "Lemme get my oil and sauce pan."

  • @rosemariecampbell7205
    @rosemariecampbell7205 16 днів тому +1

    Never eaten it before!!!!
    But in My country Jamaica its called tuna.

    • @DonQuixote66
      @DonQuixote66 3 години тому

      My father in Puerto Rico used to call the long part of the cactus plant TUNA too so I'm not sure if it was the same thing.

  • @JDR_editz277
    @JDR_editz277 2 місяці тому +7442

    I like this guy. Straight up authentic Mexican recipes, no silly deep fried pizza taco. Respect 🫡

    • @MaxPowweer1
      @MaxPowweer1 2 місяці тому +108

      Awesome to see some proper representation of Mexican culture 🇲🇽

    • @javiermartinezguerrero7759
      @javiermartinezguerrero7759 2 місяці тому +53

      Im mexican and its not authentic mexican recipes, the firts part was the second was some texmex white crap

    • @indy-dog2
      @indy-dog2 2 місяці тому +25

      ​@@javiermartinezguerrero7759that was just a simple suggestion to make it better anyway

    • @kumimundocreteria2942
      @kumimundocreteria2942 2 місяці тому +27

      ​@@javiermartinezguerrero7759 Man nosotros también le echamos crema, literalmente hay un dicho sobre eso "Echarle demasiada crema a tus tacos" 😂

    • @kierstenmiller05
      @kierstenmiller05 2 місяці тому +12

      You do know fusion cuisine is a thing right

  • @Asura_productions
    @Asura_productions 2 місяці тому +3226

    Us: "we need to remove the thorns."
    Camels: *pfft* "weaklings"

  • @broadwaywes
    @broadwaywes 29 днів тому +4

    “ No thorns…” sees thorns

  • @mikey3627
    @mikey3627 Місяць тому +5

    That damascus knife is stunning 😮😮😊😊😊😊

  • @forestxander
    @forestxander 2 місяці тому +6865

    (As a retired chef) I love seeing something I've not tried before, and cactus fits the bill. Thank you!

    • @keashaneverts4452
      @keashaneverts4452 2 місяці тому +56

      daaamn i know the people closest to you are gonna eat good nw hahaha

    • @chazzyc4702
      @chazzyc4702 2 місяці тому +18

      out of curiosity, what are some dishes that you didn't expect to like before trying but ended up liking after having them?

    • @eljessekarbon
      @eljessekarbon 2 місяці тому +2

      nopal*

    • @rafaelcruz1759
      @rafaelcruz1759 2 місяці тому +7

      You better try it boss you will not be disappointed, You can cook them just the way he cooked them then make it with scrambled eggs , and you’ll be delighted 👌

    • @FBIOFFICIAL_o
      @FBIOFFICIAL_o 2 місяці тому +2

      Cool

  • @devrajsuryawanshi3539
    @devrajsuryawanshi3539 2 місяці тому +5285

    Best friend: yooo what did u have for breakfast
    Him: umm…. Cactus

    • @toastarkat
      @toastarkat 2 місяці тому +119

      As someone who grew up eating this stuff I still get taken aback by how many people find this concept shocking and then when I say it in English I realize ...yeah ok I can see why that sounds bizarre

    • @gameuniverse941
      @gameuniverse941 2 місяці тому +27

      its a totally normal dish lmfao

    • @click8708
      @click8708 2 місяці тому +13

      @@toastarkat To me cactus has always looked deliciously thirst quenching, just have to deal with the spines.

    • @derkommissar4986
      @derkommissar4986 2 місяці тому +3

      ​@click8708 and the fact it like stores water in desert conditions... it's really fascinating! This other cactus plant thing has like slime inside, it's so cool

    • @jaimegarcia5435
      @jaimegarcia5435 2 місяці тому

      @@derkommissar4986you’re talking about Savila or Aloe Vera in English.

  • @ToNeJ0e
    @ToNeJ0e 19 днів тому +1

    Bro, your genuine, kind energy is beautiful. Very talented as well. 💯

  • @RoyalIdeology
    @RoyalIdeology Місяць тому +3

    Wow what a delicious dish

  • @-..EijiroKirishima..-
    @-..EijiroKirishima..- 2 місяці тому +2976

    "no thorns, nice and clean" *the thorn chilling on the right side*

  • @yzzazz
    @yzzazz 2 місяці тому +7905

    that cactus leaf was sharp and firm... just like you hermano

    • @Jose.elCook
      @Jose.elCook  2 місяці тому +1243

      Haha thank you. I'll send a plate over

    • @pasofino9583
      @pasofino9583 2 місяці тому +58

      @@Jose.elCookthat foo from Jalisco.

    • @chippong497
      @chippong497 2 місяці тому +11

      No mames este wey desperdicio un chingo de nopal al cortar esos nopales

    • @Meufist
      @Meufist 2 місяці тому +26

      This is so gay-coded

    • @yzzazz
      @yzzazz 2 місяці тому +63

      @@Meufist I guess your mind sees what it wants to see...

  • @rehaanshaikh9530
    @rehaanshaikh9530 5 днів тому

    First time I saw Cactus recipe ❤

  • @yulianasine5398
    @yulianasine5398 19 днів тому +1

    😘♥️👍😀 Well-done good job God bless 🍽️♥️🙏🌹

  • @vicaldama9314
    @vicaldama9314 2 місяці тому +6836

    Then add chorizo and eggs baby!

    • @rexannam2646
      @rexannam2646 2 місяці тому +61

      My favorite as well!! Boy, do I miss central Texas 😢!

    • @jangobett
      @jangobett 2 місяці тому +13

      @@rexannam2646same. I miss the food in Texas.

    • @ryanr3071
      @ryanr3071 2 місяці тому +8

      @@rexannam2646hi from central Texas! 🤣

    • @mileskintnermusic7349
      @mileskintnermusic7349 2 місяці тому

      Awww man. I MISS nopales and eggs.

    • @squidport_
      @squidport_ 2 місяці тому +1

      i’ve only had it with eggs. they’re so goof

  • @Entity5388
    @Entity5388 2 місяці тому +2631

    * Cactus evolves and developes thorns to protect itself from predators *
    Meanwhile humans: Challenge accepted 🗿

    • @b2serious
      @b2serious 2 місяці тому

      Then you have camels straight munching on them espinas and all.

    • @paydemanzana2727
      @paydemanzana2727 2 місяці тому +212

      Chili peppers: I will create a spicy pheromone so that animals and insects cannot eat me
      Mexicans: Edible 🗿

    • @user-zz3ie8uu3o
      @user-zz3ie8uu3o 2 місяці тому +49

      Pineapple: with my spiky outer shell and flesh that releases bromelain enzymes, I will surely rid myself of any predators.
      Humans: challenge accepted 🗿

    • @lindziep6319
      @lindziep6319 2 місяці тому +11

      Well humans is the greatest predator on earth 😂😂😂

    • @mariealba4158
      @mariealba4158 2 місяці тому +7

      I mean, Camels do also eat Cactus plants. Thorns and all☠️😂

  • @mayneloppes7252
    @mayneloppes7252 18 днів тому +1

    I'm from Brazil 🇧🇷 its name here is 'palma' it is very common in the driest regions

  • @juliebooliessalazar2312
    @juliebooliessalazar2312 4 дні тому

    Omg thank you for this video this really helped me this is my first time cooking this

  • @betorockmetal
    @betorockmetal 2 місяці тому +4934

    For everyone not understanding, that's not actually your common "cactus" plant that's a nopal and it's a different kind of "cactus", not every type of cactus is edible.

    • @MimiRAM0NE
      @MimiRAM0NE Місяць тому +222

      You knew what I needed to hear before I ate my houseplants.

    • @PossibleAnimations
      @PossibleAnimations Місяць тому +91

      Ah man! I can't eat my neighbor's cactus 😫😓

    • @LittleMissGalwayGirlxoxo
      @LittleMissGalwayGirlxoxo Місяць тому +20

      @@PossibleAnimations😂

    • @thekrecker
      @thekrecker Місяць тому

      i only have 1 i really need you guys help i do follow for follow

    • @drfye
      @drfye Місяць тому +24

      ..........too late.

  • @valenciasanchez93
    @valenciasanchez93 2 місяці тому +1503

    Sauté it in tomato, onion, garlic and jalapeno. Add a little tomato sauce a splash of water and let it simmer,…so good

    • @fernandosanchez9226
      @fernandosanchez9226 2 місяці тому +15

      It's tastes soo good with pork and home made tortillas and rice

    • @zz_dont_die_zz4453
      @zz_dont_die_zz4453 2 місяці тому +4

      I tried this from a Mexican restaurant and the cactus tastes so bitter and you could hardly bite through the skin.

    • @youxkio
      @youxkio 2 місяці тому +2

      Yep, in the end, it got all the flavor.... except cactus.

    • @philiplathrop9250
      @philiplathrop9250 2 місяці тому +2

      @@zz_dont_die_zz4453 That sounds like they didn't cook it all the way bro

    • @drakebell5649
      @drakebell5649 2 місяці тому +2

      ⁠@@zz_dont_die_zz4453it all depends on how it’s made, I personally have never liked cactus but it shouldn’t be hard to bite through

  • @yee666
    @yee666 18 днів тому

    Im honestly amazed by your creativity. Keep it going ! 🤌

  • @DaveyXHatter
    @DaveyXHatter 13 днів тому +1

    Fried nopales with chorizo always hits right

  • @Z3Z01
    @Z3Z01 2 місяці тому +3050

    Finally found an chef not just cooking without telling what he is using from the ingredients, nice dish bro❤

    • @matthewbrummer8691
      @matthewbrummer8691 2 місяці тому +22

      a chef, not an chef.

    • @MustafaThePieceOfDust2001
      @MustafaThePieceOfDust2001 2 місяці тому +6

      @@matthewbrummer8691chef*

    • @ZeCroutonLord
      @ZeCroutonLord 2 місяці тому +17

      @@MustafaThePieceOfDust2001????

    • @PoisonelleMisty4311
      @PoisonelleMisty4311 2 місяці тому +4

      Cactus can be a delicious addition to breakfast dishes when prepared correctly. One popular breakfast option is cactus scrambled eggs, where diced cactus pads are sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and spices before being mixed with scrambled eggs. This dish can be served with tortillas and salsa for a tasty and satisfying breakfast.
      Additionally, cactus can be grilled and served as a side dish with breakfast items like eggs, bacon, and potatoes. Grilled cactus has a unique flavor and texture that pairs well with savory breakfast foods.
      Another delicious breakfast option featuring cactus is cactus smoothie bowls, where blended cactus pads are combined with fruits like berries, bananas, and mango for a refreshing and nutritious breakfast treat.
      Overall, cactus can be a versatile and tasty addition to breakfast dishes, bringing a unique flavor and texture to the meal.

    • @ThatElmTreeEdits-pi6nc
      @ThatElmTreeEdits-pi6nc 2 місяці тому +5

      @@PoisonelleMisty4311 bro, why you use chat gpt

  • @marklozano8388
    @marklozano8388 2 місяці тому +3945

    It might be old school, but we always cooked the cactus twice get rid of slime once for 10 min, then drain and rinse, back into boiling water til done. They taste cleaner ,fresher.

    • @LoveMyUnusual
      @LoveMyUnusual 2 місяці тому +144

      Reminds me of cooking okra for soul food. 😊 They're naturally slimy, though, there's no other way around it lol.

    • @eles928
      @eles928 2 місяці тому +80

      The slime is the good part tho

    • @KNIV3
      @KNIV3 2 місяці тому +23

      My favorite way is grilled cactus

    • @ComicusFreemanius
      @ComicusFreemanius 2 місяці тому +8

      @@KNIV3I can't eat grilled, it changes the tasted to vinegary and it got too much bite for how simple the taste is. plus it's impossible for it to not be overly tough.

    • @alexcastillo4741
      @alexcastillo4741 2 місяці тому +8

      We always blanched them with a little bit of white vinegar to help cut back on the slime

  • @UnitWPaw
    @UnitWPaw 17 днів тому

    Looks delicious 🌵 ❤

  • @KeanuReevolution
    @KeanuReevolution Місяць тому

    I love how various cultures use unique ingredients! They look delicious 😋

  • @bepis_lord7883
    @bepis_lord7883 2 місяці тому +1341

    Cactus: spends thousands of years to develop spikes to stop animals from eating it
    Mexico:

  • @sehatsuksessejahtera9010
    @sehatsuksessejahtera9010 2 місяці тому +3708

    This is the first time I know that cactus leaves can be consumed.... I have never seen cactus leaves eaten before... thank you for the video.

    • @chicodel5125
      @chicodel5125 2 місяці тому +157

      It is part of Mexican gastronomy, the Aztecs consumed them, they even cultivated them for cacti and the prickly pear fruit, in addition to the small worms that appear in some plants, worm sauce 😅

    • @sehatsuksessejahtera9010
      @sehatsuksessejahtera9010 2 місяці тому +21

      @@chicodel5125 worm sauce, 😁 another new thing - thanks 🤝🏽👍

    • @BjrnBritt
      @BjrnBritt 2 місяці тому +8

      Peyote

    • @Fatena_Fatena
      @Fatena_Fatena 2 місяці тому

      .😂😂😂😂😂😂​@@sehatsuksessejahtera9010

    • @Fatena_Fatena
      @Fatena_Fatena 2 місяці тому

      ​@@sehatsuksessejahtera9010🐛🐛🐛🐛😁👉

  • @Hello_there497
    @Hello_there497 20 днів тому +1

    It would be better if you sprinkle thorns as topping 🤌🫴
    Spikkeyy flavor!!

  • @DumbBunny5328
    @DumbBunny5328 Місяць тому

    Cactus is one of the most delicious fruits and vegetables. The prickly pear makes for some absolutely incredible sauces and the pads are one of my favourite taco fillings.

  • @darthvadersith514
    @darthvadersith514 2 місяці тому +4054

    Of course, the best part of a cactus is the juice, because it’ll quench ya. Nothing’s quenchier. It’s the QUENCHIEST!
    Edit: WHOA!! This blew up fast! Thanks for the likes!

    • @erinkaye8382
      @erinkaye8382 2 місяці тому +113

      😂😂😂😂😂 YESSSSSSSSS I LOVE SOKKA

    • @pandalily7160
      @pandalily7160 2 місяці тому +130

      I think you've had enough of the cactus juice

    • @delinabrinkley5452
      @delinabrinkley5452 2 місяці тому +25

      The entire time this was on my mind!

    • @peachykarma100
      @peachykarma100 2 місяці тому +18

      Netflix!!! The live action series is fire 🔥 👌 already can't wait for more and rewatching the cartoons

    • @tinydragongaming2496
      @tinydragongaming2496 2 місяці тому +9

      Atla reference 😭 I love sokka

  • @jozeedz9549
    @jozeedz9549 2 місяці тому +1003

    My mom passed away in 2014, before I could get her recipe. She knew how much I liked a plate of nopalitos with onion, crumbled cheese & red pepper flakes & a tad of oil. She’d make it for me whenever I went to San Antonio. Now I’m gonna give it a try!!

    • @dollybites
      @dollybites 2 місяці тому +16

      im really so curious to know what you think after you try it! do you think you'd be able to tweak/adjust things to make it taste more like hers? good luck!!

    • @R4y_Editor
      @R4y_Editor 2 місяці тому +10

      Sorry for your loss hope you’re getting on well.

    • @L2-L2
      @L2-L2 2 місяці тому +3

      What is bro yapping about

    • @boomystrudlcz
      @boomystrudlcz 2 місяці тому

      ​@@L2-L2shut up

    • @balalaika_
      @balalaika_ 2 місяці тому +15

      ​@@L2-L2what is wrong with you?

  • @adorablecenturion8436
    @adorablecenturion8436 5 днів тому

    bro had me breathing heavily seeing the end result, had me at the chili peppers but the crema too??
    damn i gotta try it

  • @Tony-sh2ho
    @Tony-sh2ho 21 годину тому

    “Should be no thorns”
    *sees a thorn still on it*

  • @KOREGA
    @KOREGA 2 місяці тому +1498

    "no thorns, nice and clean"
    thorns on the middle-right side: am I a joke to u

  • @reignchan5969
    @reignchan5969 2 місяці тому +1352

    "No thorns, nice and clean"
    Cactus on the right side: hi!

    • @YamelCE-hy7ec
      @YamelCE-hy7ec 2 місяці тому +5

      Hehe I 🤔 the same... My mom will hit me on my head as child if she sees how "clean" the nopal was.... 😅

    • @Jswagrecords
      @Jswagrecords 2 місяці тому

      Cactus taco

    • @sidhanttamang4081
      @sidhanttamang4081 Місяць тому

      ​@@YamelCE-hy7ecàawwwq7þđþ🎉🎉😊
      P❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @marcikeesler6060
    @marcikeesler6060 Місяць тому

    This sounds delicious, and I would love to see other ways to prepare and serve nopales. I've lived in AZ almost my whole life, but never got to try these, or learn any recipes for them. Thank you for your great videos!

  • @davissae
    @davissae 2 дні тому

    Mexican food is a gift to the world

  • @aydeniswise4081
    @aydeniswise4081 2 місяці тому +1001

    These are some of the easiest plants to grow too, my stepmom would get them from our yard and then we’d make some tacos or something, very underrated

    • @MightyRude
      @MightyRude 2 місяці тому +3

      Not where I live.

    • @The_Darke_Lorde
      @The_Darke_Lorde 2 місяці тому +4

      I mean, as long as you don't destroy entire plant and don't over water it, it'll keep growing, right?

    • @jhonklk
      @jhonklk 2 місяці тому +13

      ​@@The_Darke_Lorde I barely water mine if I ever do 😅 and they keep growing non stop.

    • @FallingStary
      @FallingStary 2 місяці тому +7

      ​@The_Darke_Lorde yes they will grow very big
      You might even need to prune them
      Plus you will also get fruit

    • @jackstrubbe7608
      @jackstrubbe7608 2 місяці тому +6

      We can even raise them here in Seattle. I discovered how cold-tolerant they can be when I lived in Arkansas years ago.

  • @Monkkie
    @Monkkie 2 місяці тому +961

    Disclaimer: Make sure you know what type of cactus you are cooking and don’t just cook some random cacti because some of them have microscopic needles which could severely harm or kill you

    • @uh4875
      @uh4875 2 місяці тому +83

      Yeah which is why I was like “why tf is he getting that all over his cutting board.” I’ve seen people burn it to completely get rid of even the microscopic needles

    • @UserName23567
      @UserName23567 2 місяці тому +26

      ​@@uh4875i once touched a cactus in a store and there was tons of hairy spikes in my hand 😂

    • @UserName23567
      @UserName23567 2 місяці тому +6

      i cant imagine eating a cactus like that

    • @kaemincha
      @kaemincha 2 місяці тому +45

      You can buy cactus fit for eating in many major grocery stores nowadays. Or just head to a Mexican grocer if you have one.

    • @Mariatrieseverything
      @Mariatrieseverything 2 місяці тому +22

      As a Mexican.... I agree 😂. I got some bad splinting from my dish sponge😢
      I tried cleaning cactus, since I grew up watching my mom and grandparents prepare them. But turns out they first clean them outside over newspaper or a bag. Rinse and repeat at home.😂😂

  • @SubhranilBhattacharjee-if1le
    @SubhranilBhattacharjee-if1le 14 днів тому

    Now desserts become a salad paradise 😂

  • @annab779
    @annab779 19 днів тому

    My boyfriend's grandma makes this a lot. It's always so good 😭

  • @dadatosu4702
    @dadatosu4702 2 місяці тому +2748

    When life gives you cactus... u make tacos 🌮

  • @zzzMist
    @zzzMist 2 місяці тому +850

    I fucking love learning about what people from other cultures eat, food is the one language we can all understand

    • @splinchsplonch1243
      @splinchsplonch1243 2 місяці тому

      Yup, makes me glad I wasn’t born into those cultures

    • @randalthor6872
      @randalthor6872 2 місяці тому +4

      Even in the dog markets in china? :(

    • @alpacaofthemountain8760
      @alpacaofthemountain8760 2 місяці тому +20

      In India cows are holy animals, they view us eating hamburgers the same way we view what some Asian countries did

    • @zzzMist
      @zzzMist 2 місяці тому +31

      @@randalthor6872 there are always niche scenarios, this was more of a general statement to get the sentiment across! I understand why people are upset at eating dogs, I would be too, there’s also a lot people doesn’t know as to why in China there are a lot of ‘unusual’ (for lack of a better term) cuisines. A lot of comes through the people going through famine, it’s really an eye opening subject and I would recommend everyone to read up on it!

    • @mariedelaurentiis
      @mariedelaurentiis 2 місяці тому +8

      ​@randalthor6872 you're being obtuse. You already knew that isn't something they were referring to🙄

  • @azure8696
    @azure8696 18 днів тому

    This is actually really cool and is something I never knew one could do...... Unfortunately I don't have time to be cooking cactuses in the morning for breakfast 😅

  • @Presious91
    @Presious91 4 години тому

    That looks so good. I would’ve ate that over some rice.

  • @ppbrain2328
    @ppbrain2328 2 місяці тому +518

    Happy to see this as an arizona native! Cactus is such an underused ingredient and it can be absolutely delicious!!!!!

    • @user-mc6yj9ue6u
      @user-mc6yj9ue6u 2 місяці тому +9

      Its practically aloe vera so yeah good stuff

    • @kathleennorton2228
      @kathleennorton2228 2 місяці тому +2

      What does it taste like, please?

    • @necrosteria
      @necrosteria 2 місяці тому +10

      @@kathleennorton2228 it's a little bitter and slimy, I'm Mexican and I don't like it.

    • @kumimundocreteria2942
      @kumimundocreteria2942 2 місяці тому

      ​@@necrosterianhaaaaa pero eso es lo ricoooo, mentira, a mi papá tampoco le gustan, aunque, si los lavas bien y les quitas la baba, saben más planos, a lo mejor así te gustan (?

    • @ItzPaydayFellas
      @ItzPaydayFellas 2 місяці тому

      As a Mexican Im also happy to see this.

  • @happytoaster5682
    @happytoaster5682 2 місяці тому +962

    It's really pleasant hearing you talk us through your process! Thank you!

    • @justanotherinternetwiseguy8018
      @justanotherinternetwiseguy8018 2 місяці тому +7

      Yea I really don't like how most chefs on here just show the process of their recipe but don't say a word. It kinda defeats the purpose of being a chef if you're not willing to share the measurements let alone ingredients.

    • @ayrtonpavot3096
      @ayrtonpavot3096 2 місяці тому

      sotrue, I really hate that modern style of editing where the video is just "Blonk, ping swoooosh" and you see the dish being done without aditional commentary@@justanotherinternetwiseguy8018

  • @Christylove222
    @Christylove222 18 днів тому

    Love them!! So good and healthy

  • @juanachoxp1238
    @juanachoxp1238 Місяць тому

    Loves how he called avocado “ Cuate “ short for something along the lines of avocado 😂💗

  • @moonfoxarise
    @moonfoxarise 2 місяці тому +2029

    Man. I was fed this as a kid all the time. I knew it existed, I’ve eaten it in restaurants many times, I even buy it for my turtles. But I never knew how to cook it. I never thought of it. Thank you. You opened a very old door inside me somewhere.

    • @countdown253
      @countdown253 2 місяці тому +22

      I was about to write "W comment" before I saw your pfp

    • @aeramisu
      @aeramisu 2 місяці тому +5

      That's lovely!

    • @frgal1336
      @frgal1336 2 місяці тому +51

      @@countdown253how do you let something so simple ruin a good moment? Just enjoy it for what it is man.

    • @countdown253
      @countdown253 2 місяці тому +4

      @@frgal1336 womp womp, cry about it

    • @moonfoxarise
      @moonfoxarise 2 місяці тому +26

      Stop it you two! Leave me enjoy my nopales.

  • @proudgrandma138
    @proudgrandma138 2 місяці тому +533

    I make delicious jam out of the cactus fruit too (cactus "pears"). I usually make my nopales like green beans, sauteed in butter

    • @ejohnson3131
      @ejohnson3131 2 місяці тому +2

      You should try jalapeño jam. I was surprised how much I liked it!

    • @x_ang_x
      @x_ang_x 2 місяці тому +7

      Here in Mexico, we call cactus pears "Tunas" jsjsjs, they are delicious ❤

    • @Amadis691
      @Amadis691 2 місяці тому

      You make your green beans sauteed in butter? That's interesting. Do you boil them first or something?
      I normally make green beans boiled, served with boiled eggs, boiled potatos and olive oil, occasionally with sauteed ham on top.

    •  2 місяці тому

      Thats a "tuna" (like the fish) and I like it in an ice cream recipe, its delicious😋

  • @shellytravels
    @shellytravels 22 дні тому

    Looks so good!!

  • @roguestowl2280
    @roguestowl2280 13 годин тому

    Looks great! I’m going to try it

  • @beckym.macias6285
    @beckym.macias6285 2 місяці тому +812

    Yum! One of my favorite foods! I love to eat it with pork and chile Colorado!

    • @ArcadeLasers
      @ArcadeLasers 2 місяці тому +6

      pork is disgusting

    • @mikethedude571
      @mikethedude571 2 місяці тому +35

      @@ArcadeLasersthats your opinion. Imo pork is great for eatin

    • @The_hidden-Life
      @The_hidden-Life 2 місяці тому +12

      ​@@ArcadeLasersL opinion.

    • @aabracadavra
      @aabracadavra 2 місяці тому +1

      Who tf still eats the corpses of animals. 😂 Y'all are weird.

    • @yagnapatel6664
      @yagnapatel6664 2 місяці тому +18

      @@aabracadavra im vegetarian, like 90% of people eat meat, u do you, but let them be

  • @mamabear9058
    @mamabear9058 2 місяці тому +2342

    I just had chicharrones con nopales the other day- it was so good!!! I think nopales are DELICIOUS!!

    • @shepardmc1
      @shepardmc1 2 місяці тому +5

      I never ate it but it sounds good cuz I tried the fruit it comes from

    • @Jovmrtz
      @Jovmrtz 2 місяці тому

      @@shepardmc1you should try it my friend. Can’t go wrong with it.

    • @shepardmc1
      @shepardmc1 2 місяці тому

      @@Jovmrtz idk where to get it from it's also not it's season 😭

    • @MickZarco
      @MickZarco 2 місяці тому +1

      Add a tortilla a little bit of tomato and cheese, maybe some guacamole and you get a taco placero.

    • @sa4hire846
      @sa4hire846 2 місяці тому +1

      @@shepardmc1lots of carnecerias or mexican grocery stores have them often

  • @KegstandOG
    @KegstandOG 16 днів тому

    Keep them coming! Love watching recipes with stuff I have never seen IRL.

  • @Kennedifreeman1313
    @Kennedifreeman1313 Місяць тому +1

    "First off by eating cactus, we're gonna cut the booty off" 🤣💀

  • @lincolnandwill
    @lincolnandwill 2 місяці тому +1036

    I'm glad I found a internet chef that doesn't yap.

    • @sophieslayzzz
      @sophieslayzzz Місяць тому +11

      Ikr they be complaining too much, enjoy your food please!😊

    • @akwala__
      @akwala__ Місяць тому +2

      An*. I is a vowel so put an before it

    • @mpetla5482
      @mpetla5482 Місяць тому

      grammar is important@@akwala__

  • @jdfactoryclips_
    @jdfactoryclips_ 2 місяці тому +285

    "so what did you have for breakfast?"
    "cactus tacos"

    • @apple_juiceuree
      @apple_juiceuree 2 місяці тому +7

      Yep super good 👌 you should try it

    • @moonbeeps
      @moonbeeps 2 місяці тому +4

      @@apple_juiceuree disgusting

    • @apple_juiceuree
      @apple_juiceuree 2 місяці тому +11

      @@moonbeeps who tf asked you to be here

    • @moonbeeps
      @moonbeeps 2 місяці тому

      @@apple_juiceuree Your mom called me. She said "ándale hijito ve a coger cactus que somos más pobres que un brindis con agua". I didn't understand wtf she said so I came here to say, it's fckin disgusting.

    •  2 місяці тому +2

      ​@@moonbeeps just like your comment bro😄

  • @HeyDrGhost
    @HeyDrGhost 3 дні тому

    My best friends family is from Argentina and Mexico and when I was over for dinner one time they had cactus and it was delicious. Blew my little white boy mind.

  • @ObserverOfReality1113
    @ObserverOfReality1113 17 днів тому

    Him: "No thorn"
    Thorn: Blatently standing there on the side obvious asf

  • @_odsy_
    @_odsy_ 2 місяці тому +2008

    the best part about these is that you can genuinely see that he enjoys cooking and showing the world the passion for his art. keep it up man!

  • @user-yc3ki2sq3e
    @user-yc3ki2sq3e 2 місяці тому +758

    I've always wanted to try cactus. Thanks for this recipe!

    • @gant_shadowcat29
      @gant_shadowcat29 2 місяці тому +7

      I think the "nopal" is one of the few cacti that can be eaten

    • @PalauanGalAAA
      @PalauanGalAAA 2 місяці тому +2

      nopales are really common in mexico (i live there)

    • @nooba220
      @nooba220 2 місяці тому

      @@gant_shadowcat29prickly pear is one too right?

    • @doom_371blahblah5
      @doom_371blahblah5 2 місяці тому

      ​@@nooba220Nopales are the paddles of the prickly pear

    • @nooba220
      @nooba220 2 місяці тому +1

      @@doom_371blahblah5 cool. I’ve had prickly pear ice cream and it was so good. 😊

  • @DeBLaZeS
    @DeBLaZeS 4 дні тому

    I love this discipline. I would eat them right after that final wash because I lack patience. 😂

  • @Kyara866
    @Kyara866 19 днів тому

    I love your accent. It makes the food sound more tasty.

  • @foreverchristo
    @foreverchristo 2 місяці тому +1006

    "what did you have for breakfast today?"
    "a cactaco :D"

  • @mackenziemiles2413
    @mackenziemiles2413 2 місяці тому +543

    I swear people who can cook and cook confidently are attractive as haylll

    • @arturolopez7092
      @arturolopez7092 2 місяці тому +19

      Then why can't I get a second date 😢

    • @HuggyBearFun
      @HuggyBearFun 2 місяці тому

      cuz u look like Sméagol@@arturolopez7092

    • @kikithepupper6774
      @kikithepupper6774 2 місяці тому +10

      ​@@arturolopez7092Start learning to cook my buddy.

    • @MVPMTKING
      @MVPMTKING 2 місяці тому +26

      ​@@kikithepupper6774 Context clues not clicking lol?

    • @kikithepupper6774
      @kikithepupper6774 2 місяці тому +4

      @@MVPMTKING cuz I think Arturo probably makes nasty spaghetti dinner. I think he will find a broad on a second date if he cooks better

  • @brandonTHEshiados
    @brandonTHEshiados Місяць тому

    I miss eating that good ol cactus salad. 🥲

  • @sunnyseason6543
    @sunnyseason6543 22 дні тому

    Thanks for the lunch inspo. Heading to the backyard now.

  • @brendaleverick3655
    @brendaleverick3655 2 місяці тому +1459

    Did you know that the cactus flower is good for inflammation? Nopalea drink is red cactus juice, and is sold.

    • @Jose.elCook
      @Jose.elCook  2 місяці тому +231

      Wow I didn't I may have to get some!

    • @ronnie0573
      @ronnie0573 2 місяці тому +50

      Yes, and if your diabetic it lowers your sugar levels.

    • @nancyashmore8042
      @nancyashmore8042 2 місяці тому +8

      ​@@ronnie0573good to know. Thnx

    • @XX-bo5pb
      @XX-bo5pb 2 місяці тому +7

      Is it tasty? Like sweet or?

    • @brendaleverick3655
      @brendaleverick3655 2 місяці тому +13

      @@XX-bo5pb Yes, it's tasty and sweet.

  • @-i-didnt-do-arson-1639
    @-i-didnt-do-arson-1639 2 місяці тому +1824

    Nopales are one of my favorite foods, they are slimy and have a very interesting texture, proud of my country’s food! 🇲🇽

    • @bryanhernandez2472
      @bryanhernandez2472 2 місяці тому +49

      That shits so nasty, but my abuela like it

    • @eternity4899
      @eternity4899 2 місяці тому +74

      You lost me at “slimy”

    • @aditinandy8152
      @aditinandy8152 2 місяці тому +22

      I am an Indian and for a long time in my life I used to believe mexican cuisine equals to cactus. This was way before I even knew that pasta and pizza was from Italy. Nopales used to be like some food of my dream the first continental cuisine I wanted to try.

    • @electricgames8521
      @electricgames8521 2 місяці тому +18

      Estás tan orgulloso de tu país que escribes en inglés en lugar de español, neta no mames

    • @maliwan516
      @maliwan516 2 місяці тому +11

      slimy, kinda like okra slimy? Never had cactus before

  • @tihespartida7844
    @tihespartida7844 23 дні тому

    Cooked with chile rojo and pork or made as a salad with gueso fresco, oregano, onion, and cilantro. The best!

  • @copperamerindian3373
    @copperamerindian3373 2 дні тому

    I eat it with chilaquiles verde & eggs 😋😋 my favorite meal

  • @user-gr7er2bu1x
    @user-gr7er2bu1x 2 місяці тому +349

    Omg ! I love nopales especially grilled on a grilled burnt corn tortilla w/melted cheese garne asada & salsa verde grilled burnt potato all mashed together. Thank you for this recipe. Now we cooking❤🎉😊

  • @Jayrey123
    @Jayrey123 Місяць тому +662

    Mixed in scramble eggs, or cooked on the grill then in a corn tortilla with salsa, or with ground beef and tomato paste or chili spice served with Mexican rice!! Soooo good 👍🏻

    • @danielmoroyoqui2019
      @danielmoroyoqui2019 Місяць тому +3

      México 🇲🇽 nopalesssss

    • @rebecamartinez1053
      @rebecamartinez1053 29 днів тому +2

      yesss i used to not like nopales until my mom made that dish with ground meat and tomato sauce, it’s so good!!

  • @loljoker-up4bk
    @loljoker-up4bk Місяць тому

    It is delicious especially mixed with scramble and lettuce with bread . Yumm

  • @Lucy_lucia
    @Lucy_lucia 21 день тому +1

    That one thorn staring at the chef like👀😳🤔

  • @ejing_
    @ejing_ 2 місяці тому +1029

    i’m chinese and i’ve never seen cactus cooked like this before!! it looks soooo delicious i would love to try out this recipe someday
    edit: lmfao there’s quite a bit of casual racism on yt

    • @AlienMarihuano420
      @AlienMarihuano420 2 місяці тому +31

      Go to México Compadre
      Nobody will judge you where you come from

    • @user-yp3et
      @user-yp3et 2 місяці тому +10

      @@AlienMarihuano420 No

    • @alnaru3358
      @alnaru3358 2 місяці тому +23

      No wonder you find it delicious you people eat everything

    • @user-yp3et
      @user-yp3et 2 місяці тому +113

      @@alnaru3358 Wow rude and racist too

    • @alnaru3358
      @alnaru3358 2 місяці тому +6

      @@user-yp3et it's a joke? People used to joke like that back in the days when friends of different background meet

  • @jacksonhodge4638
    @jacksonhodge4638 2 місяці тому +377

    Leaf cactus like he’s using here grows very easily in the South. I learned about eating them from Mexicans, they’re delicious with deer meat.

    • @mynameskid
      @mynameskid 2 місяці тому +7

      Quick question: What died it taste like? Cos I'm imagining something like aloe Vera 😅

    • @flyingcheese4331
      @flyingcheese4331 2 місяці тому

      What does Venison taste like?

    • @Oddscribble
      @Oddscribble 2 місяці тому +7

      @@mynameskidKinda like green beans is how I would describe it.

    • @OliverSierraW
      @OliverSierraW 2 місяці тому +2

      Honestly they are good with anything. One of the things I miss from home

    • @Ren-lx8wv
      @Ren-lx8wv 2 місяці тому

      Im from texas i used to go into the woods and just harvest catus tunas fresh.

  • @Flamma_Dreemurr
    @Flamma_Dreemurr День тому

    Good thing I have an abundance of cacti in my backyard

  • @SavulthanTheMan
    @SavulthanTheMan Місяць тому

    It's also known as a prickly pear, they're completely edible without the spikes

  • @cactii8
    @cactii8 2 місяці тому +74

    man your accent makes my heart go BOOM BOOMMM

  • @Ashlee143.
    @Ashlee143. Місяць тому +956

    My mother in law doesn’t use tongs she just goes for it 😂

    • @DoubleSJoker_13
      @DoubleSJoker_13 Місяць тому +33

      fr tho my momma just goes without using anything 😭

    • @anonisnoone6125
      @anonisnoone6125 Місяць тому +5

      How?

    • @Ashlee143.
      @Ashlee143. Місяць тому +17

      @@DoubleSJoker_13 yes 🤣 lmao they got those tough cook hands lol she doesn’t even feel heat I swear

    • @Ashlee143.
      @Ashlee143. Місяць тому +3

      @@anonisnoone6125 they just hold it lol from a part without thorns and are careful and if they get poked they don’t even mention it 😭😂

    • @spongebop7
      @spongebop7 Місяць тому +7

      ​@@anonisnoone6125 they have superpowers beyond your comprehension

  • @IAmLiterallyBroly
    @IAmLiterallyBroly 21 день тому

    never really go out of my way to comment on cooking videos but this looks fucking delicious holy shit

  • @emmaheyes1694
    @emmaheyes1694 21 день тому

    Wow never knew u could cook cactus u learn something new every day

  • @knux5796
    @knux5796 Місяць тому +690

    when i was a kid we used to have two big cactus plants in our backyard. my dad used to cut them off bring them in and i would help my mom remove the thorns. great memories :')

    • @pxzzvc6357
      @pxzzvc6357 Місяць тому +6

      so sweet

    • @S.v.388
      @S.v.388 Місяць тому +3

      Oooh really you eat this I'am skared😢

    • @gallantmaxxing
      @gallantmaxxing Місяць тому +2

      @Safooracook yes u can eat this lol. u might wanna take the cook outta ur username

    • @saharkhaled9938
      @saharkhaled9938 Місяць тому

      أحب اي ذكريات للطفولة .. نحن في السعودية توجد بعض مزارع التمور ، كان لي ذكريات في الطفولة عندما كان لدى جدي وجدتي رحمهم الله مزرعة تمور وكان يقطفها وهي تحضره ثم يساعدونهم ابنائهم في تحضيره يمكنك الاطلاع على كيفية تخزين التمور لمدة طويلة وكنزه وطعمه اللذيذ وفوائده العظيمة

  • @harryharefoot3058
    @harryharefoot3058 2 місяці тому +541

    Crazy. I didn't know, that cactus could be eaten. You never stop learning. 😊

    • @mslondonlove1435
      @mslondonlove1435 2 місяці тому +7

      Me too 😂

    • @heisenberg368
      @heisenberg368 2 місяці тому +7

      💀

    • @marie22213
      @marie22213 2 місяці тому +2

      Ye we have them in most stores here in NY to accommodate all the different cooking styles/cultures. I look too and think 🤔 but I know they're edible

    • @tynkks9978
      @tynkks9978 2 місяці тому +1

      Me too

    • @Edits._.de_todo914
      @Edits._.de_todo914 2 місяці тому +2

      In medico we eat nopal with tomatoes ognion and more

  • @megslynnandrade
    @megslynnandrade 23 дні тому

    When I was in high school, my Spanish teacher would give you extra credit if you brought in a homemade Pinata or attempted an authentic Mexican dish. So I called my abuela and asked for her help with making a dish, I new she had many recipes from my bisabuela, she said of course she would help me. So I signed up to bring a dish in, I wasn't sure what the dish was gonna be yet, I was going to spend the weekend with my abuela to pick the right dish. We eventually settled on nopales. I worked very hard to get the pronunciation on several words right. When it came time to bring it in, I had gotten permission to re worm it in one of the schools cooking classes ovens, when it came time to present the dish, I got even more extra credit because I had brought in photos of my bisabuela preparing the cati, making the nopales, I had even rewritten the recipe that my bisabuela had written herself, the original was old and loved that I didn't dare bring it to school. When I announced the name of the dish, my teacher was like wait really, are you serious, I said yes mam, she said she hadn't been aware you could buy cati, and so it had been years since she had nopales.

  • @wrench.01
    @wrench.01 19 днів тому

    This is why I love Mexican culture
    They use everything and find a way to make it good