Sesame Seeds
Used in Mexican moles as a topping and to thicken sauces. Essential Mexican cooking spice for seasoning meats, salsas, moles and traditional stews.
Estimated retail price
~£1.49 / 100g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Sesame Seeds, part of the spices section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Mole Enchiladas, 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 with Sesame Seeds
EnchiladasMole Enchiladas
MolesMole Poblano
MolesOaxacan Black Mole
MolesRed Mole
MolesTablecloth Stainer Mole
MolesRed Pipián
SaucesSalsa Macha
MolesChicken in Mole Sauce
MolesMole Coloradito (Oaxacan Red Mole)
EnchiladasEnmoladas (Mole-Drenched Tortillas with Chicken)
MolesPink Mole
MolesMole Ranchero (Ranch-Style Mole)
StewsTurkey Mole Poblano (Mole de Guajolote)
StewsTurkey in Oaxacan Black Mole (Mole Negro)
Street FoodEnchiladas de Mole Coloradito (Oaxacan Red Mole Enchiladas)
MolesPrune Mole from Guerrero (Mole de Ciruela Pasa)
MolesAlmond Mole (Mole Almendrado, Puebla)
DrinksTorito Veracruzano
MolesMole de Xico
SaucesCascabel Chilli Salsa (Salsa de Chile Cascabel)
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer — grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Sesame Seeds?
Sesame Seeds is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Mole Enchiladas and Mole Poblano. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Sesame Seeds in the UK?
You can buy Sesame Seeds online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Sesame Seeds be stored?
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer — grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.
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