Sugar
White granulated sugar for Mexican baking and cooking. Essential in pan dulce, churros, rice pudding and aguas frescas. Also used in adobos and marinades to balance the heat of dried chillies.
Estimated retail price
~£1.29 / 1kg
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Sugar, part of the pantry basics section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 19 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 Sugar
EnchiladasMole Enchiladas
MolesMole Poblano
MolesOaxacan Black Mole
MolesTablecloth Stainer Mole
TamalesSweet Tamales
TamalesSweetcorn Tamales
TamalesCanary Tamales
DessertsNeapolitan Flan
DessertsThree Milks Cake
DessertsChurros
DessertsQuince Paste with Cheese
DessertsCoconut Sweet
DessertsLime Pie
DessertsCajeta Empanadas
DessertsPuebla-Style Sweet Potatoes
DessertsChongos Zamoranos
DrinksHorchata
DrinksHibiscus Water
DrinksTamarind Water
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Sugar?
Sugar is used in 19 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 Sugar in the UK?
You can buy Sugar online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
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