Sherry
A fortified wine of Spanish origin widely adopted in traditional Mexican cooking. Used to flambé meats, add depth to moles, sopa de lima, and slow-cooked beans. Wine-infused cajeta (dulce de leche) is one of Mexico's most celebrated sweets featuring sherry. Lends nutty, sweet notes to stews and desserts.
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~£5.99 / 750ml
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Sherry, part of the drinks section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 3 recipes in our collection, including Chillies in Walnut Sauce, Ante de Mamey (Mamey Sapote Cream) and Yucatecan Caballero Pobre. 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 Sherry
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Sherry?
Sherry is used in 3 recipes in our collection, such as Chillies in Walnut Sauce and Ante de Mamey (Mamey Sapote Cream). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
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