Recado negro
$6.99 / 8 ozApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Recado negro is a paste made from dried chiles and spices, widely used in Mexican cooking to flavor stews and meats. Its deep and smoky flavor profile makes it ideal for dishes like mole and pipián. This ingredient is fundamental in traditional gastronomy.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Recado negro appears in 2 recipes in our collection, including Relleno Negro Yucateco (Yucatecan Black Stuffing Turkey) and Yucatecan Chilmole (Black Chilli Stew). 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 recado negro
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Recado negro?
Recado negro is used in 2 recipes in our collection, such as Relleno Negro Yucateco (Yucatecan Black Stuffing Turkey) and Yucatecan Chilmole (Black Chilli Stew). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
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