Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 1-2 weeks
Refrigerated
- Do not wash until ready to use
- Store in perforated plastic bag or wrap in paper towel
- Refrigerate
- Use while pads are still firm
Revival Tips
Slightly shriveled pads can still be used; trim any slimy or discolored areas.
Fun Facts
- Cactus pads (nopales) are the flat stems of the opuntia cactus; they're trimmed of spines and cooked in Mexican cuisine.