Almonds
Frutos Secos$7.99 / lbApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Almonds are a nut used in Mexico mainly in sweet sauces and festive fillings. They feature in almond mole, in the filling of chiles en nogada, and in Christmas turron sweets. Almonds are blanched and toasted before grinding into sauces, or used whole to decorate traditional Mexican desserts and sweet breads.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Almonds, part of the nuts and seeds section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 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 using almonds
Chillies in Walnut Sauce
Mole Poblano
Oaxacan Black Mole
Red Mole
Tablecloth Stainer Mole
Pollo Almendrado (Chicken in Almond Sauce)
Chiles Anchos Rellenos de Picadillo (Stuffed Dried Poblano Chillies)
Sopa de Pan Chiapaneca (Chiapan Bread Soup)
Relleno de Puerco (Fruit-Stuffed Pork Loin)
Turkey Mole Poblano (Mole de Guajolote)
Turkey in Oaxacan Black Mole (Mole Negro)
Prune Mole from Guerrero (Mole de Ciruela Pasa)
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 Almonds?
Almonds is used in 12 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 Almonds in the US?
You can buy Almonds online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latino grocery stores in the US.
How should Almonds 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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