mexgrocer.co.uk becomes UK's sole source of nopal cactus leaves

mexgrocer.co.uk, the online supplier of authentic Mexican groceries and ingredients, a Times Top 50 Food Site and one of The Independent's 50 Best Food websites, has become the UK's only supplier of nopal cactus leaves.

Nopal cactus leaves only grow in the high altitude volcanic soil mountains of Mexico. A good source of fibre and calcium, they also provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This means nopal cactus leaves can induce early cell death in breast and colon cancer cells*, as well as being a great supply of vitamins A and C and low in carbohydrates.

Nopal cactus leaves has a unique flavour, a cross between green beans, asparagus, and green pepper and has a pleasing texture which is tender with a bit of crunch.

To help home cooks get the best from nopal cactus leaves, mexgrocer.co.uk has created a recipe for a traditional Mexican dish featuring the ingredient.Nopal Capresse with Guajillo Vinaigretteis delicious, easy to make and healthy.

Nopal Capresse with Guajillo Vinaigrette

Ingredients

For the salad
400g mozarella cheese slices, rounded

6 x nopal cactus leaves washed and boiled, cut in circles

basil leaves to decorate

For the vinaigrette:

3 x guajillo chillies with seeds (presoaked overnight) and cooked in boiling water

½ cup olive oil (125ml)

¼ cup cider vinegar (60ml)

a pinch of salt

Preparation

Grill the mozarella in a pan for less than a minute.

Place a cactus leaf on each slice of cheese.
Decorate with the basil leaves.
Blend the guajillo chillies with oil, vinegar and salt.
Dress the salad with the vinaigrette.

In Mexican cuisine, nopal cactus leaves are used widely soups and salads.

mexgrocer.co.uk specialises in selling and distributing Mexican food products not generally available in most UK and European supermarkets. Food supplied by mexgrocer.co.uk is imported directly from Mexico and shipped in the company's own containers. At its warehouse just north of London, customer orders are turned around in 24 hours.

mexgrocer.co.uk sells over 500 different products, from generic Mexican-brand flour tortillas to Ahuacatlan Avocado oil, our new brand which also has the Avocado & Garlic oil, which is a Kosher and vegetarian product.

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*http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-cactus-leaf-diet-8868.html