Grilled Cactus Paddle Tacos with Soy-Citrus Glaze

Meals for every day should be easy to prepare, tasty and not take much time. But that's not all... When it comes to preparing meals for the whole family, it is important to make sure that they include everything necessary for the life of the body.

nopales (figure 1 paddle makes 1 to 2 tacos)

soy sauce

citrus (I used a lemon and a lime for maybe 2 lb nopales)

honey

mild, fresh chilies, ideally in pretty colors

garlic

onion, ideally a sweet variety

fresh cilantro or other herb for garnish

fresh ripe avocado (enough for each taco to get a slice)

spices

oil

tortillas

Nopales are the tender spring growth of paddles on a prickly pear cactus they'll grow at the tips of the stems and you'll recognize them by their lighter color and big, floppy spikes. The big spikes won't hurt you, but the tiny hairs (glochids) will lodge in your skin and hurt. If your paddles haven't been pre-cleaned, handle them with tongs until you get them scraped and washed.

Directions at zakruti.com

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