Walnuts
Frutos Secos$8.99 / lbApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
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.
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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 12 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 using walnuts
Chillies in Walnut Sauce
Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)
Amaranth and Honey Bar
Cajeta Truffles
Turrón de Navidad (Mexican Christmas Nougat)
Pay de Cajeta (Mexican Goat Milk Caramel Pie)
Cambray Tamales (Sweet Mixed-Filling Tamales)
Walnut Atole (Mexican Holiday Drink)
Turkey Mole Poblano with Rice
Mexican Walnut Pie (Pay de Nuez)
Jamoncillo de Leche (Mexican Milk Fudge)
Mexican Christmas Apple Salad
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 12 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 US?
You can buy Walnuts online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latino grocery stores in the US.
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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