Alcaparras
Basics$2.49 / 125mlApproximate price based on Canadian supermarkets.
Alcaparras - 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
Alcaparras, part of the pantry basics section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Veracruz-Style Fish, Mexican-Style Salt Cod and Queso Relleno (Stuffed Edam Cheese). 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 alcaparras
Veracruz-Style Fish
Mexican-Style Salt Cod
Queso Relleno (Stuffed Edam Cheese)
Fiambre Potosino (Cold Meat and Vegetable Platter)
Relleno de Puerco (Fruit-Stuffed Pork Loin)
Veracruz-Style Fish Broth (Caldo Largo Veracruzano)
Estofado de Pollo Yucateco (Yucatecan Chicken Stew)
Yucatecan Stuffed Edam Cheese
Veracruz-Style Fish Broth (Caldo de Pescado)
Minilla de Pescado (Veracruz Shredded Fish)
Beef Tongue Stew in Sauce
Veracruz-Style Prawns with Tomato and Olives
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Alcaparras?
Alcaparras is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Veracruz-Style Fish and Mexican-Style Salt Cod. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Alcaparras in Canada?
You can buy Alcaparras online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latin American grocery stores in Canada.