Typically Texas Fried Cactus Pad Tidbits

• 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

1. Using paring knife, remove spiny needles from cactus pads. Slice into 1/2-inch wide strips.
2. Wash thoroughly and drain.
3. Mix flour, salt and pepper; set aside.
4. Blend milk and eggs well.
5. In another bowl, mix crumbs, crackers, chili powder, cayenne and salt.
6. Dredge cactus in seasoned flour, then place in egg-milk mixture, then in seasoned crumbs.
7. Heat oil to 350u0b0.
8. Fry pads in batches 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
9. Makes about 40 strips.

cactus pads, flour, salt, pepper, milk, eggs, stale rolls, crackers, chili powder, cayenne, salt, cilantro, peanut oil

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=294925 (may not work)