Does Latin American/Mexican food contain any Peanuts?

Question

I primarily want to know more about the most common dishes found in mexico and south america.

Secondly, I would like to know if any of these dishes contain peanuts.

Answer 1

Some dishes include peanuts, there is a candy made of peanuts called mazapan, unlike marzipan which is made of almonds. There is peanut brittle, and some mole pastes include ground peanuts. Capirotada, which is a traditional dessert usually prepared during Lent does include peanuts, and some chicken recipes are smothered in a sauce made with peanuts as the main ingredient.

Answer 2

some cultures  (i.e. different cultures, Inca are still Mexican, Central America is still Latin, etc...) but not a lot, cause peanuts don't grow well in Mexico and S.A. besides, i am allergic to peanuts and i eat latin food all the time.

Answer 3

as mentioned -red,mole to be precise ,and also a powdered mix for a type of shake known as pinole are the most common . theres also a variety of candies which are obvious when purchased.

Answer 4

No not really

Answer 5

The only thing to look out for is mole sauce, which is often made with peanuts.