Peanuts
Cacahuate is the Mexican peanut, one of the country's most popular snacks. It is eaten toasted with chilli and lime, in peanut salsa for peanut enchiladas, in peanut mole, and in peanut sweets made with piloncillo sugar. Artisan peanut butter is also popular, often flavoured with chilli and sea salt.
Estimated retail price
~£1.89 / 300g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Peanuts, part of the nuts and seeds section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 16 recipes in our collection, including Mole Poblano, Oaxacan Black Mole and Salsa Macha. 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 Peanuts
MolesMole Poblano
MolesOaxacan Black Mole
SaucesSalsa Macha
DessertsCapirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)
DessertsPeanut Marzipan
StewsMexican Shredded Beef
DessertsPeanut Brittle
SaucesPeanut Salsa
DessertsTurrón de Navidad (Mexican Christmas Nougat)
DessertsCapirotada de Leche (Milk Bread Pudding)
Street FoodDorilocos
DrinksTorito Veracruzano
MolesMole de Xico
DrinksPeanut Torito Liqueur
SaucesToasted Árbol Chilli and Peanut Salsa
NavidadChristmas Eve Beetroot Salad
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 Peanuts?
Peanuts is used in 16 recipes in our collection, such as Mole Poblano and Oaxacan Black Mole. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Peanuts in the UK?
You can buy Peanuts online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Peanuts 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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