6 prickly pear cactus paddles, cleaned
Oaxacan string cheese (quesillo)
4 eggs (separated)
Vegetable Oil
Salt to taste
Salsa
Crema (sour cream will work also)

Clean and select Nopales, try to pair similar sizes preferably small.Place thin slices of cheese on one nopal and cover with a second one, basically making a sandwich.Secure the nopal and cheese with toothpicks. Beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks; gradually beat in salt and yolks.Heat the oil in a large skillet until a few drops of water sprinkled into it bounce around. Dip the stuffed nopales in the egg batter to coat. Fry in the hot oil until golden brown on each side.Drain on paper towels. Top with Salsa of choice, optional Crema

Side note: We also prefer the nopal to be dipped in the batter raw; some may want to boil the nopal. The type of cheese you use can vary.