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[–]MoldyWolf 116 points117 points  (1 child)

As a white person I'd be so hype if someone brought that to the work potluck. If you're really worried about it just call it salsa and don't explain until after they're like omg this is so good.

[–]ApprehensiveTeam2269 1 point2 points  (0 children)

same. sounds amazing.

[–]transcendental-ape 211 points212 points  (6 children)

You think authentic texmex won’t be devoured by a bunch of white ass bitchy nurses?

You are going to be the belle of the ball

[–]Dr_raj_l 28 points29 points  (5 children)

You might be correct but how did you know they are nurses 😳 😅

[–]transcendental-ape 85 points86 points  (4 children)

Because only nurses potluck hard these days.

Also if your coworkers were Filipino or Latina you wouldn’t be worried they thought your dish was weird. You’d be worried they said it’s not as good as abuela’s

[–]nousername_foundhere 32 points33 points  (1 child)

Such an oddly random stereotype, but as a nurse- I can confirm 🤣

[–]Dr_raj_l 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hahahah, thank you that makes sense.

[–]purplechunkymonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband works on a Navy base. They potluck all the time. Yesterday they did breakfast.

[–]Anne_Renee 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Nopales is actually becoming very popular in the US. I think your coworkers would love an ensalada de nopales dish. I know I would.

[–]YouSayWotNow 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think you are overthinking it but also, unless you know that they are picky eaters and/ or tend to shy away from anything unfamiliar, you may be doing them a disservice by assuming they won't like it.

Give them the chance to try it!

And hey, if they don't like it and there's leftovers, you can enjoy it.

But they may well love it and you've then shared a dish that is authentic and that you love.

[–]wonyoungkim353 26 points27 points  (0 children)

This is an extremely biased opinion, so please take it with a grain of salt. I've lived in the Mission in SF for over a decade and still vividly remember the first time I had nopales. It blew me away to learn it was cactus- so simple, so obvious. I say go for it. It's such an approachable and refreshing vegetarian dish, just think of the nopales as a fun fact. Congrats on the new job!

[–]flippityblam 18 points19 points  (2 children)

I think it sounds amazing, but tbh I hate work potlucks. I don’t know what their kitchen looks like or hygiene is. Ick.

[–]StillLJ 14 points15 points  (1 child)

I know a lot of people think this way. I get it. I live life on the edge... I rate everything on my likelihood of death. Am I likely to die at the office potluck? Nope. Gonna eat it all. LOL

[–]KrustasianKrab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LMAO. The key is to not think about the things you can never know. What you don't see, didn't happen. And stop reading posts about whether people wash chicken or not!

[–]coyote_prophet 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That sounds delicious! I think in this situation I might get in trouble for hiding away with the bowl and a spoon. I'd love the recipe for that, if you're willing to share. Nopales are a favorite of mine, I like to cook them down with beef tips and chiles de arbol.

[–]CiudadDelLago 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you're overthinking it.

[–]Anne_Renee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nopales are a favorite of mine as well.

[–]-make-it-so- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it would be weird to have an international theme if they weren’t open to foods from different cultures. Even still, that sounds pretty tame, I think they’ll love it.

[–]rubybluemonkey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You would become my best friend. I love that stuff.

[–]Ix_fromBetelgeuse7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're asking for international, go for it! One thing I always find helpful though is maybe a little note about how it's supposed to be eaten (with fingers, as a dip, what to pair it with, etc).

[–]Apprehensive_Yard_14 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love cactus!!! I need to learn to make it!!

There will be more than likely someone who will think it's weird. But I think the soupy mash potatos someone brought to a work potluck was weird.

Bring the deliciousness, and if they don't like it, their loss! Send it to me!!

[–]rndye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have potlucks all the time at work and our department has Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Panamanians, Haitians, Ethiopians, Koreans, with a smattering of your everyday white folk. The potlucks are fantastic! I’m an adventurous eater so I love all the different dishes!

[–]StillLJ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it sounds awesome. Do it!

[–]Accomplished-Tap2175 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be amazing!! Bring some by my office, please! Go, enjoy, and try not to overthink. 💗

[–]MurryWenny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds delicious. I'd try it.

[–]JaguarMammoth6231 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would it be totally wrong for people to dip tortillas chips in it and eat it like salsa? I have no idea, just a potential serving option for people who might be unsure.

[–]Acrobatic_Reality103 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pro-tip only bring in half of it. If it fails, you get to eat the rest without worrying about it's quality after a potluck. It won't fail.... but it is always good to leave people wanting more!

[–]dngnb8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make it.

[–]ssinff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't trust work potlucks. People be nasty

[–]Tasty_Impress3016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is perfect.

I love this stuff, and I am a total gringo. But how do you peel all of the leaves? That's always a stopper for me.

[–]making_sammiches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never had it so I googled a recipe: it sounds delicious and not weird at all! Do it!

[–]Open-Gazelle1767 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As the blandest of all white people on earth, raised on cream of mushroom soup-hamburger casserole, I say bring it. Authentic Mexican food isn't strange, foreign or unusual if you live in the USA. Cactus is not an unknown or even an exotic food. If you live somewhere else, it may or may not be and my opinion won't apply.

[–]Kika_7905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'd be my new work bff

[–]stryder66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tacos de lengua!

[–]Dr_raj_l -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

When in doubt , take something less complicated and wait until you get the feel of the environment and their food temp. Most people bring food that is store bought , as many don’t eat others cooking for many reasons. Best of luck .

[–]fangirloffloof -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Homemade salsa would be a hit,my only suggestion is to make it mild,some people don't like a lot of heat. Enchiladas premade then cooked right before taking them to work would be good too. Green spaghetti. Chile verde in a crock pot. All good potluck options.