Typically Texas Fried Cactus Pad Tidbits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 to 6 large cactus pads
2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 c. milk
6 eggs
crumbs from 6 stale rolls or 10 slices bread
1 packet saltine crackers (1/4 box)
3 Tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 Tbsp. cayenne
2 Tbsp. salt
1/2 c. cilantro
peanut oil for deep frying

Preparation

Using paring knife, remove spiny needles from cactus pads. Slice into 1/2-inch wide strips.
Wash thoroughly and drain.
Mix flour, salt and pepper; set aside.
Blend milk and eggs well.
In another bowl, mix crumbs, crackers, chili powder, cayenne and salt.
Dredge cactus in seasoned flour, then place in egg-milk mixture, then in seasoned crumbs.
Heat oil to 350\u00b0.
Fry pads in batches 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
Makes about 40 strips.