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Tlacoyos with Nopales
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Mexico Authentic home cooking from Mexico, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Mexico as Tlacoyos con nopales
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Tlacoyos with Nopales

chef dayver
chef dayver @cook_12297052
Aguascalientes

Tlacoyos with nopales are a classic dish in Mexican cuisine. They're a great option if you want to try something different.

Tlacoyos with nopales are a classic dish in Mexican cuisine. They're a great option if you want to try something different.

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Tlacoyos with Nopales

chef dayver
chef dayver @cook_12297052
Aguascalientes

Tlacoyos with nopales are a classic dish in Mexican cuisine. They're a great option if you want to try something different.

Tlacoyos with nopales are a classic dish in Mexican cuisine. They're a great option if you want to try something different.

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Ingredients

Makes 25-28 tlacoyos
  1. 3 1/3 lbsnixtamal masa (about 1.5 kg)
  2. 2 1/4 lbsrefried beans (about 1 kg)
  3. 1 2/3 lbsnopales (about 750 grams)
  4. 1large bunch cilantro
  5. 1onion
  6. Tomato, to taste (optional)
  7. Fresh cheese or panela cheese, to taste
  8. Salt and your favorite salsa, to taste
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  1. 1

    Dice the onion and tomato, then mix them with the nopales (which should be pre-cooked and chopped). Season to taste.

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  2. 2

    Wash and chop the cilantro, then set aside.

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  3. 3

    With clean hands, knead the masa a little and start shaping the tlacoyos.

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  4. 4

    Add a bit of refried beans inside the masa.

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  5. 5

    Seal and shape the tlacoyos with your hands. You can also use a tortilla press if you prefer. Place them on a preheated griddle (comal) over very low heat and cook on both sides until done.

  6. 6

    Serve the tlacoyos hot, topped with the nopales, cilantro, cheese, and salsa.

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chef dayver @cook_12297052
Published in the US on August 05, 2025 14:01
Aguascalientes
Soy mexicana; tengo una carrera en gastronomía con conocimientos en comida oriental, italiana, francesa y mediterránea.Aunque también me encanta la repostería, chocolatería y coctelería. La comida gourmet es fascinante, pero la comida casera es llena de amor y dedicación especial porque es para nuestro hogar.Por ahora estoy aprendiendo la gastronomía ecuatoriana!
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