Shrimp Pancakes with Nopales and Guajillo

Directions

Steps for shrimp pancakes:

1With the hand mixer, beat the egg whites until they form a firm white foam.

2Add the shrimp powder, breadcrumbs and egg yolks. Whisk a little more.

3In a large skillet, add the oil and turn the heat to medium high.

4When the oil is hot, fry the pancakes: add a tablespoon of egg mixture into the oil. Each spoonful will be a pancake. Fry the pancakes 3 to 4 at a time, turning it once.

5Let pancakes drain oil on a wire rack or a napkin.

Steps to prepare the Mole:

1In a skillet over high heat with olive oil, place the tomatoes, ancho chile, the guajillo chili, garlic, onion, cloves and pepper. Simmer until tomatoes release their juice and begins to boil.

2Add two tablespoons of flour. And keep it boiling for 5 minutes.

3Blend the mixture in the blender.

4Heat a pan, over high heat. Add olive oil. Add the chopped nopales.

5Once the nopales are sautéed, add the mixture of chiles. Bring to a boil, lower the fire to low heat and add cilantro and fine herbs seasoning.

6Boil about 3 minutes

7Add the shrimp pancakes. Boil 3 minutes and serve.

8Serve with white rice.