Mexican Food Staples for Your Pantry

Mexican Pantry Staples Part One

I love cooking Mexican foods traditionally when there’s time—homemade tamales, gorditas, enchiladas, and tortillas. But I also like having easy go-to ingredients to save time with recipes. I keep my pantry stocked for both options.

10 ingredients for delicious and easy meals

1. Pickled jalapeños in a jar • Nachos

2. Nopales in a jar • Cactus salad

3. Chipotles in adobe sauce • Enchilada sauce, salsa, bean dip, dressing, refried beans

4. Canned hominy • Chili, pozole, soup

5. Vermicelli noodles • Sopa de fideo

6. Long grain white rice • Mexican rice

7. Spices: Mexican oregano, cumin, ancho chili powder, epazote • So many flavoring possibilities

8. Pepitas, sesame seeds • Mole, salsa, tamales

9. Corn and flour tortillas • Tacos, burritos, flautas, homemade tortilla chips

10. Mexican chocolate rounds, vanilla • Hot chocolate