Almendra
Frutos Secos$5.28 / 200gApproximate price based on Canadian supermarkets.
Almendra - an ingredient used in Mexican recipes (frutos secos). See the recipes that use this ingredient below.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Almendra, part of the nuts and seeds section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Chillies in Walnut Sauce, Mole Poblano and Oaxacan Black Mole. 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 almendra
Chillies in Walnut Sauce
Mole Poblano
Oaxacan Black Mole
Red Mole
Tablecloth Stainer Mole
Pollo Almendrado (Chicken in Almond Sauce)
Chiles Anchos Rellenos de Picadillo (Stuffed Dried Poblano Chillies)
Sopa de Pan Chiapaneca (Chiapan Bread Soup)
Relleno de Puerco (Fruit-Stuffed Pork Loin)
Turkey Mole Poblano (Mole de Guajolote)
Turkey in Oaxacan Black Mole (Mole Negro)
Prune Mole from Guerrero (Mole de Ciruela Pasa)
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 Almendra?
Almendra is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Chillies in Walnut Sauce and Mole Poblano. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Almendra in Canada?
You can buy Almendra online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latin American grocery stores in Canada.
How should Almendra 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.