Raisins
Raisins are dried grapes used in Mexico mainly in sweet-and-savoury festive dishes. They appear in the picadillo filling of chiles en nogada, in arroz con leche, in sweet raisin tamales, and in pan de muerto bread. They also feature in Christmas ponche and in artisan rompope egg liqueur.
Estimated retail price
~£2.29 / 500g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Raisins, 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 Raisins
StewsChillies in Walnut Sauce
MolesMole Poblano
MolesOaxacan Black Mole
MolesRed Mole
MolesTablecloth Stainer Mole
TamalesSweet Tamales
TamalesCanary Tamales
DessertsMexican Rice Pudding
DessertsCapirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)
DessertsAmaranth and Honey Bar
StewsQueso Relleno (Stuffed Edam Cheese)
DessertsCaballeros Pobres (Mexican French Toast with Piloncillo Syrup)
StewsChiles Anchos Rellenos de Picadillo (Stuffed Dried Poblano Chillies)
DrinksPineapple and Mint Agua Fresca
DrinksWatermelon Agua Fresca
DessertsMexican Lime Sorbet
Sopas Y CaldosSopa de Pan Chiapaneca (Chiapan Bread Soup)
SeafoodMinilla de Pescado (Veracruz Shredded Fish)
StewsEstofado de Pollo Yucateco (Yucatecan Chicken Stew)
StewsTurkey Mole Poblano (Mole de Guajolote)
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 Raisins?
Raisins 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 Raisins in the UK?
You can buy Raisins online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Raisins 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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