Nuez pecana
Frutos Secos$14.79 / 350gApproximate price based on Canadian supermarkets.
Nuez pecana - 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
Nuez pecana, part of the nuts and seeds section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 11 recipes in our collection, including Oaxacan Black Mole, Glorias (Burnt Milk and Pecan Sweets) and Jamoncillo (Mexican Milk Fudge). 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 nuez pecana
Oaxacan Black Mole
Glorias (Burnt Milk and Pecan Sweets)
Jamoncillo (Mexican Milk Fudge)
Obleas with Cajeta (Wafers with Goat's Milk Caramel)
Pressed Pork Crackling in Salsa
Crepas de Cajeta (Cajeta-Filled Crêpes)
Burnt Milk Sweets with Pecans
Black Bean and Holy Leaf Tamales
Blackberry Sweet Tamales (Tamales de Zarzamora)
Tortas de Elote Dulce (Mexican Sweet Corn Cakes)
Sweet Pineapple and Coconut Tamales
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 Nuez pecana?
Nuez pecana is used in 11 recipes in our collection, such as Oaxacan Black Mole and Glorias (Burnt Milk and Pecan Sweets). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Nuez pecana in Canada?
You can buy Nuez pecana online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latin American grocery stores in Canada.
How should Nuez pecana 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.