Walnuts
Walnuts are used in Mexico mainly in walnut mole sauce and in chiles en nogada filling. The nogada sauce - the famous white cream of chiles en nogada - is made from walnuts, goat's cheese, and cream. They also feature in walnut biscuits, marzapan-style sweets, and Christmas salads with pomegranate.
Estimated retail price
~£3.29 / 200g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Walnuts, part of the nuts and seeds section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 13 recipes in our collection, including Chillies in Walnut Sauce, Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding) and Amaranth and Honey Bar. 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 Walnuts
StewsChillies in Walnut Sauce
DessertsCapirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)
DessertsAmaranth and Honey Bar
DessertsCajeta Truffles
DessertsTurrón de Navidad (Mexican Christmas Nougat)
DessertsPay de Cajeta (Mexican Goat Milk Caramel Pie)
TamalesCambray Tamales (Sweet Mixed-Filling Tamales)
DrinksWalnut Atole (Mexican Holiday Drink)
MolesTurkey Mole Poblano with Rice
DessertsMexican Walnut Pie (Pay de Nuez)
DessertsJamoncillo de Leche (Mexican Milk Fudge)
NavidadMexican Christmas Apple Salad
DessertsCajeta and Walnut Crêpes (Mexican Caramel)
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 Walnuts?
Walnuts is used in 13 recipes in our collection, such as Chillies in Walnut Sauce and Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Walnuts in the UK?
You can buy Walnuts online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Walnuts 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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