This is another recipe from my mother-in-law. She likes to serve this during Lent. It is shrimp patties fried and smothered in sauce and nopales. You may serve this with rice and tortillas (also some like to top it with cilantro), or I just eat it like a soup!
Ingredients
- 2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded
- 6 eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup shrimp powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- ½ white onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup water, or more as needed
- 1 ½ chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 (16 ounce) jar nopales (cactus), drained and rinsed
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Soak ancho chilies in a bowl of warm water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Whisk eggs and shrimp powder together in a bowl.
Step 3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; pour egg mixture into small 2-inch circles in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining egg mixture.
Step 4
Blend ancho chilies, onion, garlic, and water in a blender until smooth. Add more water if needed to make a soup consistency. Pour chile mixture into a pot over medium heat; add chicken bouillon and egg patties. Cook and stir until bouillon is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add nopales, reduce heat to low, and cook until soup is heated through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.
Editor’s Notes:
Ground dried shrimp (Camaron Molido) can be found in the Mexican spice aisle in some supermarkets, as well as specialty markets and online.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 145 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat2g | 11% |
Cholesterol193mg | 64% |
Sodium387mg | 17% |
Total Carbohydrate8g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein9g | |
Vitamin C12mg | 62% |
Calcium166mg | 13% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium496mg | 11% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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