Turmeric
Spices$3.50 / 34gEstimated price, not quoted against a specific store.Approximate price based on Australian supermarkets.
Turmeric - an authentic Mexican cooking ingredient (spices). 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
Turmeric, part of the spices section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 2 recipes in our collection, including Birria Curry and Vegan Huevos Rancheros with Tofu. 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 turmeric
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer - grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Turmeric?
Turmeric is used in 2 recipes in our collection, such as Birria Curry and Vegan Huevos Rancheros with Tofu. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Turmeric in Australia?
Look for Turmeric at Mexican and Latin American grocers in Australia, or at Asian grocers, which carry many of the same dried chillies and spices.
How should Turmeric be stored?
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer - grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.