Chia Seeds
Semillas$7.50 / 500gEstimated price, not quoted against a specific store.Approximate price based on Australian supermarkets.
Chia Seeds - an authentic Mexican cooking ingredient (semillas). Find it in Mexican and Latin American grocery stores across Australia or online via Amazon Australia. The recipes below show how to use this ingredient step by step.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Chia Seeds, part of the seeds section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 4 recipes in our collection, including Lime and Chia Water, Chia Seed and Orange Water (Agua de Chía) and Cucumber, Lime and Chia Agua Fresca. 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 chia seeds
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Nuts and seeds keep best in an airtight container in a cool, dark place: because of their oil content, heat can turn them rancid. For longer periods, the fridge or freezer extends their shelf life considerably without affecting flavour.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Chia Seeds?
Chia Seeds is used in 4 recipes in our collection, such as Lime and Chia Water and Chia Seed and Orange Water (Agua de Chía). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Chia Seeds in Australia?
Look for Chia Seeds at Mexican and Latin American grocers in Australia, or at Asian grocers, which carry many of the same dried chillies and spices.
How should Chia Seeds be stored?
Nuts and seeds keep best in an airtight container in a cool, dark place: because of their oil content, heat can turn them rancid. For longer periods, the fridge or freezer extends their shelf life considerably without affecting flavour.