Pine Nuts
Pine nuts are the seeds of the stone pine, small with a sweet, creamy flavour. In Mexico they are used in pine nut rice pudding, almond mole sauces, and in the filling of chiles en nogada. They are also toasted as a snack or scattered over salads. Mexican pine nuts are smaller and more delicate than European varieties.
Estimated retail price
~£4.99 / 100g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Pine Nuts, part of the nuts and seeds section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 6 recipes in our collection, including Chillies in Walnut Sauce, Pink Mole and Kibis Yucatecos. 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 Pine Nuts
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 Pine Nuts?
Pine Nuts is used in 6 recipes in our collection, such as Chillies in Walnut Sauce and Pink Mole. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Pine Nuts in the UK?
You can buy Pine Nuts online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Pine Nuts 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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