Pika Kadushi (pika di kadushi)

Instructions

1. Rinse the cacti, carefully remove the spines with a knife, then cut them into 1 cm strips and blanch them for 5 minutes in boiling salted water.
2. Drain the cacti and rinse them under cold water to reduce the bitterness.
3. Slice the onions, cut the pepper into thin strips and dice the tomatoes.
4. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onions and pepper for 6 to 8 minutes over medium heat.
5. Add the crushed garlic, tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper, then cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add the drained cacti, cover and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes, stirring from time to time.
7. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with white rice.