Nopal Cactus with Caramelized Onion, Guajillo Chile and Fresh Cheese - Rick Bayless

Ingredients

• 3 dried guajillo chiles, seeded and torn into flat pieces
• 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
• 1/2 14.5-ounce can diced tomato (preferably fire-roasted)
• 1 pound (8 medium) nopales cactus paddles
• 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 1 large white onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• Salt
• A little sugar, if necessary
• 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Mexican queso fresco or other fresh cheese such as feta or goat cheese
• A big handful of cilantro leaves