Curing Fresh Nopales With Salt! I learned of this method watching Brisa Colibri a while back and finally decided to try it! I love Nopales! This methods yields a bright green crispy nopal for your favorite ensaladas(salads) or ready to add into your favorite guisados! I stopped boiling Nopales many years ago when I learned that I could just cook them on medium low with salt until they release all of their liquid. Sooo easy! The salt cured nopales are fresher tasting and have the texture of green