Try these delicious potato and shrimp pancakes with nopalitos in green sauce. They are ideal for Lent because besides being super easy to prepare, they are economical and reliable. Your family will love it.

POTATO AND SHRIMP PANCAKES WITH NOPALES

Ingredients

4 Servings

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• 5 white potatoes cooked and peeled
• 1/2 cup of Dry shrimp ground
• 1/2 cup of Cotija cheese grated
• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons of ground bread
• 3 tablespoons of oil
• 3 cups of nopal Cooked
• 5 green tomatoes
• 1/4 of onion
• 1 jalapeño
• 1 serrano pepper
• 1/4 of cup of fresh coriander
• to taste of salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon of oil

Preparation

In a bowl mash the potatoes until you get a puree, add the shrimp powder, the cotija cheese, the egg, the ground bread and season with salt and pepper. With the help of a spoon stir until you integrate all the ingredients.

Take a little of the preparation with your hands and form the pancakes, cook in a pan with a little oil for a couple of minutes or until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and reserve.

For the green sauce, in a pot with water, boil the tomatoes, onion and chilies for about 10 minutes. Chill slightly and liquefy without liquid until you get a sauce.

In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and fry the sauce. Once the boil cooks for 10 minutes, add the nopales, season and reserve.

On a plate, use the green sauce with nopales and place the pancakes on top. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and enjoy.

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