Bicarbonate of Soda
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Bicarbonate of Soda - an ingredient used in Mexican recipes (basics). See the recipes that use this ingredient below.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Bicarbonate of Soda, part of the pantry basics section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Rompope (Mexican Eggnog), Goat Milk Caramel and Glorias (Burnt Milk and Pecan Sweets). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with - the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using bicarbonate of soda
Rompope (Mexican Eggnog)
Goat Milk Caramel
Glorias (Burnt Milk and Pecan Sweets)
Jamoncillo (Mexican Milk Fudge)
Piloncillo Piggy Biscuits
Burnt Milk Sweets with Pecans
Tamales Nejos (Guerrero Ash Tamales)
Pumpkin in Piloncillo Syrup (Dulce de Calabaza)
Broad Bean and Cactus Soup
Muñuelos Tlaxcaltecas (Fried Dough Balls in Piloncillo Syrup)
Pemoles (Piloncillo and Anise Biscuits from the Huasteca)
Cajeta Quemada (Burnt Goat Milk Caramel)
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Bicarbonate of Soda?
Bicarbonate of Soda is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Rompope (Mexican Eggnog) and Goat Milk Caramel. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Bicarbonate of Soda in Australia?
Look for Bicarbonate of Soda at Mexican and Latin American grocers in Australia, or at Asian grocers, which carry many of the same dried chillies and spices.