In everyone's eyes, cactus is nothing more than a prickly plant. In daily life, it is often placed in front of the computer desk to protect against radiation. Some people also like to keep it at home. However, in families with children or pets, cactus is not seen because

Cactus is covered with thorns, which is still dangerous.

In China, no one would confuse cacti with food. Cacti are very rich in sap and can easily survive in the desert. If someone gets lost in the desert and happens to encounter a cactus, it will be a life-saving straw.

But there is a country in the world that regards cactus as daily food, cannot do without cactus in every meal, and has special feelings for cactus. This country is Mexico.

Mexicans eat cactus with every meal. The reason makes people laugh or cry. Netizens exclaimed after reading this: Can you eat this?

When people think of cacti, they think of deserts. However, there is no desert in Mexico, but it is still full of cacti.

The reason why Mexicans eat cacti every day is because there are too many cacti in their country. This reason sounds dumbfounding.

Because there are so many cacti, they are made into a variety of local delicacies and have become one of the most commonly eaten vegetables in Mexican people's daily lives.

So if you are going to travel to Mexico, you must be mentally prepared to eat cactus, because almost all the food here is related to cactus!

Mexico is not a desert, so why is it covered with cacti? Because of Mexico’s geography, rainfall is low, so the land here is very suitable for cacti.

Mexico’s currency and national emblem also have cactus patterns, which shows that the cactus has a high status in the hearts of Mexicans.

Most Mexicans are vegetarians. Because of this, the local cactus has found a good home and has become the most common delicacy on people's tables.

Everyone knows that cactus is unsightly and has thorns all over its body, but in fact it is very nutritious and the meat is tender and juicy. Moreover, the fruits of cactus are also edible, and local people eat them as fruits.

In China, it is difficult to see cactus fruits, but they are everywhere in the local area.

Looks a bit like dragon fruit.

So how do Mexicans eat cactus? The most common way is to stir-fry it with various ingredients.

Various delicacies made of cactus are also sold in the streets and in various restaurants. The most appetizing one is cactus barbecue!

I never thought there was such a way to eat it!

It’s the same as our country’s roasted green peppers and roasted eggplants!