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  • Wash your hair, moisturize your skin and clean your lungs with the same plant! Today Freelance Chucky is showing us a super healthy (but not necessarily tasty) variety of cactus called Tuna...also knows as pear cactus, prickly pear or opuntia. Growing straight on the freelance yard, this cactus is a fast growing and extremely useful plant! We also chat about childhood games, grapefruit cricket balls and much more.
    Thanks to Delcine, @kingdavidandtheroyalfamilyofgod , Gerald, Ollie, Callum and everyone who joined in the video. Big up @Backpackingsimon as well for his great work on the ‪@FreelanceJamaica‬ channel and inspiring me to come visit Freelance style.
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Komentáře • 350

  • @mogains
    @mogains Před rokem +153

    Matthew my Dad would take 3 days off smoking herbs every 6 months and would drink it first thing in the morning and last thing at night. He'd set it for 24 hours before consuming it. The belief is that it cleans the kidney and lungs and when he start back smoking it was a different high. Great content as always these old time traditions and tricks are dying with the older generation. Glad to see you're still keeping these things alive and well. One love from beautiful Trinidad and Tobago ❤ 🇹🇹.

    • @RasKitchen
      @RasKitchen  Před rokem +6

      Respect Mo! Much appreciated

    • @jessthomas8430
      @jessthomas8430 Před rokem +3

      The cactus in Mexico have thorns you can't grab it with your hands like that you have to skin the Thorns off then cut it up in Mexico it's called n o p a l e s

    • @rastatafari7691
      @rastatafari7691 Před rokem +3

      @@jessthomas8430 only if u pick the old ones nopalito is that young part before it grows thorns

    • @sarahfrancis7630
      @sarahfrancis7630 Před rokem +4

      True lots of tricks are really dying with the older generation.

    • @roginebacani8669
      @roginebacani8669 Před rokem

      Help brother... 🙏🇵🇭🇪🇹🥺

  • @pampams7116
    @pampams7116 Před rokem +77

    It's called tuna because of the fruit that comes from the cactus.
    In Mexico we call that fruit Tuna which in English i think it's called prickly pear but we call the cactus nopal and both the cactus and the fruit are edibles 🙌🏼🇲🇽

    • @sorbethyena3828
      @sorbethyena3828 Před rokem

      this has no spikes though in the video!!??? I have opunta but they have spines

  • @desireematthews8016
    @desireematthews8016 Před rokem +5

    I am from Antigua 🇦🇬 and we call it Cassie, we clean them ,then cut them very thin ,boil them put a little salt in the water then strain it and you can eat with salt fish and boil dumplings 😋 😉 or whatever you might eat salt fish with you also eat both

  • @NAH14386
    @NAH14386 Před rokem +16

    I appreciate those who have commented about the plant and how to consume it. It has been a pleasure learning about this. Thank you much.

    • @RasKitchen
      @RasKitchen  Před rokem +2

      That's so cool. Glad you were able to learn more about it. Bless up

    • @NAH14386
      @NAH14386 Před rokem +1

      @@RasKitchen Knowledge is powerful. peace, love, and blessings fam🙏🏾

  • @callmemrbombastic1903
    @callmemrbombastic1903 Před rokem +2

    Real vitamin water 🌊

  • @karenrengiil1058
    @karenrengiil1058 Před rokem +1

    Thank you Mathew n Chucky...i have a plant in my yard...m going now to take sum n try it with water..tomorrow ill try it with coconut water..i also have coconut tree...fr...Guam

  • @balancedlionwarrior7334
    @balancedlionwarrior7334 Před rokem +6

    I was thinking is it a cacktears or a different type of aloe Vera bless for the knowledge free lance chucky peace an blessings to all. enjoy ya friday goh lan mi two step🙏🏾👍🏾✌🏾🏋🏾‍♂️

  • @Electro_Dude
    @Electro_Dude Před rokem +16

    Cactus with pineapple juice is amazing you guys should try it

    • @RasKitchen
      @RasKitchen  Před rokem +4

      Sounds delicious!

    • @shilohfilm
      @shilohfilm Před rokem

      Marinated? Or separate?

    • @jahknowgregstone1986
      @jahknowgregstone1986 Před rokem +1

      @@shilohfilm i blend or juice the pine and then slice the tuna and marinate. Can marinate in coconut water also

    • @penelopepitstop7748
      @penelopepitstop7748 Před rokem

      @@jahknowgregstone1986What do you mean slice and marinate it??? Marinate in pine like a ‘ferment’ sounds intriguing. Tell me more...
      From Treasure Beach!!

  • @paulbyrne5022
    @paulbyrne5022 Před rokem +45

    In Mexico and California “Tuna” is the reddish apple that the Cactus produces. The cactus itself can be boiled / drained and served with eggs and many other dishes. It goes by the name of “Nopales” as the plant itself.

    • @rastatafari7691
      @rastatafari7691 Před rokem

      Prickly pear is the name in California

    • @MEAT_CANNON
      @MEAT_CANNON Před rokem

      The flesh inside the fruit is the tuna. Not the fruit itself. Most cacti have tuna in the fruit.

    • @rastatafari7691
      @rastatafari7691 Před rokem +1

      @@MEAT_CANNON no in Jamaica tuna is just a slang for cactus

    • @rastatafari7691
      @rastatafari7691 Před rokem +2

      @@MEAT_CANNON we use the flat cactus for shampoo we call it tuna the fruit is completely different it's called prickly pear I used to harvest it in Arizona and make juice

    • @sherrellhenderson
      @sherrellhenderson Před rokem

      Thanks be to u

  • @melaninsun4238
    @melaninsun4238 Před rokem +4

    😀🌵The cactus is good healthy just like the aloe vera plant..you can use it on skin hair and eat it too that's amazing one love❤💛💚

  • @balancedlionwarrior7334
    @balancedlionwarrior7334 Před rokem +4

    The t shirt is heavvy star one of mi favourite artist marley🙏🏾👍🏾🤛🏾🏌🏾‍♂️🧑🏾‍🚀🏋🏾‍♂️

  • @ringovision
    @ringovision Před rokem +2

    Yea am feeling this one let’s all drink something healthy bless up Chuck 🫶🏾👊🏾

  • @luceinbattaglia9425
    @luceinbattaglia9425 Před rokem +19

    In Sicily We call it Fico D’india (Indian figue) but for the tourist is more known as prickly pears (maybe I write it wrong) the fruits of our cactuses are delicious and of different colours white, purple, orange. We use to eat them since centuries here. I will try to make the drink and let you know..😉👍🔝Big up guys one love💚

  • @pistolpete8231
    @pistolpete8231 Před rokem +5

    Cactus must be in the sane family as Aloe vera

  • @bandido3421
    @bandido3421 Před rokem +9

    greetings from mexico the plant is the nopal and the fruit of the plant would be the prickly pear (tuna,) which would be like the apple, the apple is the fruit of the apple plant
    a ball the size of a very particular peach that is peeled and you get the delicious pulp , ground with water no more is needed and well cold in the refrigerator the most refreshing thing there can be

    • @toastiestmoth927
      @toastiestmoth927 Před rokem +5

      fun fact: The Spanish word 'tuna' is a word taken from the Taíno languages of the Caribbean which are now extinct languages

  • @sterlingh
    @sterlingh Před rokem +1

    Freelance Chucky One ☝🏼 Love ❤️🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @headsup65
    @headsup65 Před rokem +9

    In Mexico they call them Nopal and they give a flower that fruit is called Tuna .

  • @natashajulienne9211
    @natashajulienne9211 Před rokem +12

    Thank your for sharing this method of using this cactus. I live in St. Croix US Virgin Islands! I know a few people of Antiguan Decent that call it cassy. They slice them up somewhat thinly and cook it as a vegetable, then season it to taste. I ate it cooked and it was delicious!

  • @wadecameron2945
    @wadecameron2945 Před rokem +6

    Chucky give thanks, you and Matthew are doing a great job educating the people! Bless up!

  • @myfathersdaughter6380
    @myfathersdaughter6380 Před rokem +8

    In Mexico and Texas it is called Nopal or Nopalito. Cactus juice. It is drank here as well. Some even add sugar to the drink. The nopal is cut up and cooked like greens. They eat with eggs or meat.

  • @jrbugz761
    @jrbugz761 Před rokem +1

    When you cut it up and soak it in coconut water you can drink it and it will help with muscle pain...

  • @Lisa87692
    @Lisa87692 Před rokem +3

    All the games that Chucky played in the 70s, down to the grapefruit as a ball, I played too and I was born in the 90s.

  • @jensbrade525
    @jensbrade525 Před rokem

    Nice drink. Have a nice time. Shalom 💖🌍🌏🌎💖✌️😉👍🙋‍♂️☀️

  • @HH-ys1vy
    @HH-ys1vy Před rokem +7

    In California the dish is called Napoles. Though in Los Angeles the big hiking and mnt biking spot in Glendale was La Tuna Canyon (because of the cactus). The word Tuna is from Spanish.

  • @withlanga
    @withlanga Před rokem +7

    Hearing this man speak of South Africa and our childhood games. Legendary

  • @CUCHIE68
    @CUCHIE68 Před 8 měsíci

    I share all this with everyone. We live in SWFL, USA, zone 9B. We grow cactus & a beautiful orchard my husband provided us with, love your video…..Thank you….Can’t wait to see all your videos & share Freelance Knowledge, thank you again…

  • @80sfam76
    @80sfam76 Před rokem +2

    That tuna water got me standing to Attention... natural strength 🥒

  • @mikloswetto
    @mikloswetto Před rokem +1

    soooo good

  • @coreyp.528
    @coreyp.528 Před rokem +8

    Had this visiting mom in JA. The fam told me that when added to coconut water, it's good for back pain.

  • @mezamedia8210
    @mezamedia8210 Před rokem +1

    Heart ❤️

  • @michelle76678
    @michelle76678 Před rokem +1

    Cactus water boasts benefits including fighting free radical damage, damage from UV/UB rays, and pollution because it contains taurine. Taurine is a very potent and dense antioxidant that reduces inflammation and detoxifies your skin,” Engelman says. “In addition, it contains vitamins B and C, calcium, potassium, magnesium and iron that can help boost your immune system , This is such a lovely health benefit video keep them coming

  • @motawarrior7162
    @motawarrior7162 Před rokem +41

    Hey Matthew!
    We call the the round fruit on top of the cactus the "Tuna" and make water/juice out of that fruit .
    The actual cactus we call "NOPAL or NOPALES", and that's the part we actually cook with . The "TUNA" is eaten fresh. It's sort of a dragon fruit style .
    Bless up yall

    • @bengtal
      @bengtal Před rokem +3

      WORD. YES. I think the reason the fruit is called that DOES have to do with its appearance also. The bright-red/pink flesh on the inside might look like you just cut into a Tuna fish.

    • @Bellz972
      @Bellz972 Před rokem +4

      Oh 😂😂😂 I came expecting a real fish 🐟🐟

    • @HH-ys1vy
      @HH-ys1vy Před rokem +3

      Agreed in California the dish is called Napoles. Though in Los Angeles the big hiking and mnt biking spot in Glendale was La Tuna Canyon (because of the cactus). The word Tuna is from Spanish.

    • @coffeeondeck839
      @coffeeondeck839 Před rokem +2

      @@Bellz972
      Don’t feel as if you’re in your boat alone! 😂
      That’s what I came here for too😂 I wanted to see how they were going to make that and let alone drink it 🤢 😂😂😂

    • @Bellz972
      @Bellz972 Před rokem

      @@coffeeondeck839 🤣 thank God. That's exactly the same reason I came as well 👍

  • @OhMyGawD718
    @OhMyGawD718 Před rokem +2

    This is very beneficial!!!! It’s actually very good as a remedy. Bless up!!!

  • @mehonesssaliou5270
    @mehonesssaliou5270 Před rokem +1

    Freelance Chucky has a lot of knowledge too.

  • @margaretdavis9623
    @margaretdavis9623 Před rokem

    Matthew u are the best big up all of chucky guest welcome blessings to u all .

  • @rickyli5455
    @rickyli5455 Před rokem +1

    You gotta think outside the box and create your own happiness
    -Chucky

  • @derrickharmon7980
    @derrickharmon7980 Před rokem +1

    Freelance 🌵

  • @DineroDaGodess
    @DineroDaGodess Před rokem

    This gud video mi ♥️ Matthew link Chucky talkup di tings dem drink Tuna wata gud fi dem belly wash off but mi give it flava wit lime or di juice dem taste better no like plant or slime...Chucky place look nice fully active paint art 👍 nice job bring place more to life & mi love Chucky him gud guy super host mi can't wait spend time pon him yard...Big Ups Uself Chucky, Matthew ♥️♥️

  • @michellethomas4172
    @michellethomas4172 Před rokem

    Hope your having a wonderful day chucky nuff love Up 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @darrenrobinson7535
    @darrenrobinson7535 Před rokem

    yes man big up chunky more blesssing one love

  • @Country2town
    @Country2town Před rokem +4

    In Jamaica, we also use it for pain, particularly back pain. We split it in half, soak it overnight in coconut water, and then drink it. Some people also red water grass (I think that's the name) and drink it for pain.

  • @sl66pl6ssshark5
    @sl66pl6ssshark5 Před rokem +1

    Tip for eating Nopal (aka cactus aka tuna) get the nice ripe ones for eating if its too stiff its not ready(sort of like the aguacate or "pear") this spiny succulent is delicious when fried with garlic, onion,salt,pepper, tomatoes (PAMADOROOOO) and spicy peppers. Its great with pork or in a vegetarian recipe . it can also be prepare uncooked as a salsa with the previous ingredients and a nice amount of lime juice .

  • @christopherbrown9279
    @christopherbrown9279 Před rokem +1

    It's called nopales. We eat it in West Texas too.

  • @slidersgliders5516
    @slidersgliders5516 Před rokem +1

    I thought most Jamaican buddy was crazy ,he drinks it twice that year.
    He came from Jamaica about 10 years ago when he was 30 years old. He is living in west Virginia right now with his family he made.
    He is a truck driver .

  • @sploof1502
    @sploof1502 Před rokem +4

    first❤

  • @mattcochran8404
    @mattcochran8404 Před rokem +1

    cactus is very good and healthy for you Chucky. It has a lot of uses :)

  • @MRHERBSANDROOTS
    @MRHERBSANDROOTS Před rokem

    it is a family of the cactus. it calls the leave cactus .RESPECT

  • @aliciawatson6754
    @aliciawatson6754 Před rokem

    I love that slimy stuff Mexican cactus aka tuna.

  • @CBJ25
    @CBJ25 Před rokem

    great drink especially with caconut water

  • @danachandler5938
    @danachandler5938 Před rokem +1

    This is prickly pear... many different varieties. We have them in New Mexico sometimes. Some at ankle height, others toward Texas are as large as SUVs. Grows in abundance like grass lol...
    The fruit ON TOP is what they call the TUNA. It grows a little yellow or red flower on top as well. They also call the entire cactus a tuna in South America. Argentina mainly. Its a great antioxidant source known to Native people throughout the Americas and Caribbean. Also, as Chucky said, its great for hair and skin.
    Keep up the good work Matthew we love you man.

  • @SupremeODMG
    @SupremeODMG Před rokem +1

    Nice healthy older guys, I hope to live long.

  • @michaelhagan9678
    @michaelhagan9678 Před rokem +2

    Yeah Mon, I've really been enjoying these Freelance Chucky episodes Muchlove.

  • @freelancesmokeybosstraveltv643

    Wagawn now 🌵 is a good look⛏️

  • @AidanL941
    @AidanL941 Před rokem

    Chucky man good to see you brotha🤙🏼❤️

  • @lindadascent2230
    @lindadascent2230 Před rokem +1

    You cut it up small like string beans and cook it with a little salt. Very tasty. Side a side dish of vegetables.

  • @saliftrilok6129
    @saliftrilok6129 Před rokem +1

    yes nopales,i got a huge plant my wife use it with pineapple for diabetes

  • @erinbarrow4819
    @erinbarrow4819 Před rokem

    Good morning Matthew and Chucky great drink

  • @newshot5110
    @newshot5110 Před rokem

    Super nice!

  • @sherrydelight4331
    @sherrydelight4331 Před rokem

    Top

  • @enduredmorgan
    @enduredmorgan Před rokem

    Blessed love.this leaf is also good for pain warming it and putting it on the pain tie it down on the. Area

  • @fireandirie
    @fireandirie Před rokem +1

    Big Up Matthew and Chucky, loved the yard this past summer. Look forward to linking up next summer when we move back to Jamaica.😎🤙

  • @jamevolve8380
    @jamevolve8380 Před rokem +4

    Nopales is a cactus and the prickly pear or “tuna” is amazing! Very healthy for the hair and this is where they copy the idea of Aloe Vera from but this is God’s Aloe Vera, Natural

  • @dertythegrower
    @dertythegrower Před rokem +3

    I used to have these cactus in my yard in Miami close by down there.. i always had them around as a kid, no idea it was medical.
    it grows so easy by itself. And sometimes it makes a nice pink flower a few time a year.

    • @JasOli11
      @JasOli11 Před rokem +1

      Most plants are medicinal.

  • @hutchinsonjohnson2909

    Big up mat Chunky I remember them day in Jamaica

  • @hustler2.054
    @hustler2.054 Před rokem +1

    You can soak the tuna in coconut water and drink. It’s more palatable that way and it give a full cleanse

  • @matthewpage8108
    @matthewpage8108 Před rokem +2

    Ting may have artificial ingredients, but it’s a damn fine tasting beverage! One love Chucky and Matthew, Bless Up and stay safe brothers

  • @coffeeondeck839
    @coffeeondeck839 Před rokem +1

    You guys tickle me! Looking into the cup as if waiting for the texture or the flavor to change😂😂😂😂
    Much love to each n every one of you there and gratitude for your videos! Very educational.… I’ll visit soon and learn more.
    bless up

  • @keithbrown6990
    @keithbrown6990 Před rokem +1

    Love chunks t 👕🌈

  • @mothermom5329
    @mothermom5329 Před rokem +1

    Cactus water tea can be used to give *enema* to children and adults too in doses appropriate.

  • @roseyrose9467
    @roseyrose9467 Před rokem +4

    Thanks Chucky & Matt. I learned something new today. Chucky always has a Good Energy ❤ 🌵

  • @fernandogueits4009
    @fernandogueits4009 Před rokem +1

    Tuna is the indigenous name in all the Américas!

  • @KASUM369
    @KASUM369 Před rokem

    One ❤

  • @veronachamberswilliams4114

    It is very good , I use it in my hair, and ony skin

  • @liveinlove5958
    @liveinlove5958 Před rokem

    As always many thanks and i to used to play and enjoy all these games..much love..one love..respect.

  • @terrellray2765
    @terrellray2765 Před rokem

    Love these guys.

  • @RIFFRAFF104
    @RIFFRAFF104 Před rokem

    I noticed the roaches accumulating in the ashtray while they make the tuna water. Rasta Far I.
    One love from NC.

  • @BManStan1991
    @BManStan1991 Před rokem +1

    We love the freelance vibe forsure!

  • @theenergyhealingstudio

    Thank you Matthew 🙏❤💛💚

  • @jutiansmith5689
    @jutiansmith5689 Před rokem

    Looking good

  • @htblive2243
    @htblive2243 Před rokem

    Bless up mi g

  • @beverlynewman1424
    @beverlynewman1424 Před rokem

    its part of antigua and barbuda natinoal dish very nice

  • @vinnettepope8255
    @vinnettepope8255 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing this 🙏 wonderful information. I have to try this drink

  • @chrislong7351
    @chrislong7351 Před rokem +3

    Opuntia, commonly called prickly pear or pear cactus, is a genus of flowering plants in the cactus family Cactaceae. Prickly pears are also known as tuna (fruit),

  • @richnice2112
    @richnice2112 Před rokem

    Oaktown✊🏾lots to worry about outhere 😂🥵

  • @AyyItsMeee
    @AyyItsMeee Před rokem +5

    In Mexico we call the cactus fruit “tuna” otherwise known as the prickly pear in the USA.

  • @peterlewis4098
    @peterlewis4098 Před rokem

    On the block.

  • @justcurious..3580
    @justcurious..3580 Před rokem

    I like nopal .🤙🤙👍✌️🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

  • @DOGMAFREE1
    @DOGMAFREE1 Před rokem +2

    Tuna in Mexico is the cactus fruit aka prickly pear. Which is super sweet delicious and full of water. One of my fav fruits.

  • @MouldySponge
    @MouldySponge Před rokem +1

    Love the video. I have eaten cooked nopales (prickly pear) before but never thought to infuse water with it, will have to give it a try!

  • @gabriellecalliste8430

    Hi,in Trinidad we call it rachet,good cooling an clean out,an you wash your hair by the river or spring.

  • @nazerit657
    @nazerit657 Před rokem

    Prickly pear that’s what I’ve always known to be Tucson Arizona,much❤

  • @trishasmith3286
    @trishasmith3286 Před rokem

    Yep Tuna, love it 🫶🏾

  • @jorgemojica611
    @jorgemojica611 Před rokem

    Nice heads up one love to you all !!!!

  • @dextermattear6550
    @dextermattear6550 Před rokem

    Wife given recipe of cactus, coconut water and turmeric for knee injury. I blended and strained. Mexicans call it napales I think.

  • @ashleyogarro2686
    @ashleyogarro2686 Před rokem

    Real talk...those cricketing days were so much fun....outdoors was easy back then....

  • @ashleyogarro2686
    @ashleyogarro2686 Před rokem

    A top....

  • @dertythegrower
    @dertythegrower Před rokem +1

    Man i always love your little 10 seconds intros.
    Never stop doing those man 🤙ha

  • @wamlartmuse2983
    @wamlartmuse2983 Před rokem +1

    I grow prickly pear & always pick wild cactus fruits. Prickly pear is a pretty big cactus variety. They're all edible. The kind in this video looks really good. I bet the fruit is delicious too. The cactus I have has to be eaten when the petals are young. It basically has a vein structure that gets really tough when it gets to mature. It also has a bunch of tiny hair like spines that really suck to get in your skin. Chucky's looks like it doesn't have either problem.

    • @wamlartmuse2983
      @wamlartmuse2983 Před rokem

      You can still use the mature ones for sauces or salsas. So far I've had them grilled & put in soup/stew. Both really good.

  • @OrganicAlumination
    @OrganicAlumination Před rokem

    He got some real good features the man in the picture, like if he has daughters they fine with sparkling eyes lol

  • @maxinebryan3368
    @maxinebryan3368 Před 11 měsíci

    NOT SO CHUCKY BURST THE MIDDLE AND CUT UP❤