Maicena
Basics$8.39 / 400gApproximate price based on Canadian supermarkets.
Maicena - 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
Maicena, part of the pantry basics section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos, Mexican Dry Noodles in Tomato Sauce and Empanadas de Leche (Custard-Filled Sweet Pastries). 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 maicena
Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos
Mexican Dry Noodles in Tomato Sauce
Empanadas de Leche (Custard-Filled Sweet Pastries)
Japanese-Style Cheesecake (Mexican Version)
Caldo Michi (Jalisco Fish Soup)
Cucaracha Prawns (Sinaloa)
Mazapán Atole
María Biscuit Atole
Tejocote Hawthorn Atole (Seasonal Mexican Hot Drink)
Crispy Fried Fish Chicharrón (Coastal Mexican Style)
Mexican Natilla
Cheese Crisp
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Maicena?
Maicena is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos and Mexican Dry Noodles in Tomato Sauce. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Maicena in Canada?
You can buy Maicena online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latin American grocery stores in Canada.