Nopal
Other Names
nÅpalli, nopales (plural)
Description
Nopales are the young pads of the Opuntia ficus-indica cactus, which is the same species from which prickly pears are harvested from. They’re eaten as a vegetable in Mexico after the spines have been removed.
What’s it taste like?
Nopales have a moist crunchy texture with with a slightly slimy texture similar to okra. [...]
Ramps
Other Names
spring onion, garlic leeks, ramson, wild leek, or ail des bois
Description
A wild onion with the scientific name Allium tricoccum, they have broad pale green leaves that look similar to a tulip, with a magenta stem that fades into a white bulb at the bottom. They are found growing wild in groves near water [...]
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