prickly pear eggs

Directions

1. 1

   Prickly Pear Eggs 1 or 2 fresh nopales 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 4 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil 1/2 cup red chile sauce 8 eggs Sal

2. 2

   Dice each pad, then cover with salted water in a saucepan, and simmer gently until tender — 5 to 10 minutes

3. 3

   Drain in a sieve and rinse under cold water to rid pads of their sticky, okra-like juice

4. 4

   In a large skillet, sauté the onion in butter or vegetable oil until soft

5. 5

   Add the nopales and red chili sauce and mix well

6. 6

   Break the eggs gently on top of the mixture, cover tightly, and steam until the egg whites are set — 5 to 10 minutes

7. 7

   Season to taste with salt and pepper

8. 8

   Serve directly from the frying pan