Piñón
Frutos Secos$9.99 / 100gApproximate price based on Canadian supermarkets.
Piñón - 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
Piñón, part of the nuts and seeds section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 5 recipes in our collection, including Chillies in Walnut Sauce, Pink Mole and Kibis Yucatecos. 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 piñón
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 Piñón?
Piñón is used in 5 recipes in our collection, such as Chillies in Walnut Sauce and Pink Mole. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Piñón in Canada?
You can buy Piñón online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latin American grocery stores in Canada.
How should Piñón 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.