Almonds
Almonds are a nut used in Mexico mainly in sweet sauces and festive fillings. They feature in almond mole, in the filling of chiles en nogada, and in Christmas turron sweets. Almonds are blanched and toasted before grinding into sauces, or used whole to decorate traditional Mexican desserts and sweet breads.
Estimated retail price
~£3.99 / 200g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Almonds, part of the nuts and seeds section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 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 with Almonds
StewsChillies in Walnut Sauce
MolesMole Poblano
MolesOaxacan Black Mole
MolesRed Mole
MolesTablecloth Stainer Mole
StewsPollo Almendrado (Chicken in Almond Sauce)
StewsChiles Anchos Rellenos de Picadillo (Stuffed Dried Poblano Chillies)
Sopas Y CaldosSopa de Pan Chiapaneca (Chiapan Bread Soup)
MeatsRelleno de Puerco (Fruit-Stuffed Pork Loin)
StewsTurkey Mole Poblano (Mole de Guajolote)
StewsTurkey in Oaxacan Black Mole (Mole Negro)
MolesPrune Mole from Guerrero (Mole de Ciruela Pasa)
MolesAlmond Mole (Mole Almendrado, Puebla)
MeatsYucatecan Stuffed Edam Cheese
StewsPuebla Almond Chicken (Pollo Almendrado)
DessertsManjar Blanco (Colonial Milk Custard with Almonds)
NavidadMexican Christmas Turkey
NavidadMexican Christmas Salt Cod
VeganoVegan Almond Mole
FusionMexican Picadillo Samosa
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 Almonds?
Almonds is used in more than 20 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 Almonds in the UK?
You can buy Almonds online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Almonds 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.
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