¿Qué es Marjoram?
A delicate, aromatic herb from the mint family, offering a sweet, piney, and citrusy flavor, milder than oregano.
"The gentle, sweet sister of oregano, adding nuanced warmth to your cooking."
¿A qué sabe Marjoram?
Sweet, delicate, woody, citrusy, slightly floral.
- Taste
- Sweet, Piney, Floral, Slightly Bitter
- Texture
- Leafy (fresh), Dry (dried)
- Aroma
- Aromatic, Earthy, Sweet
- Acidity
- Low
Technical Metrics
Botanical Family
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Drying Ratio (Fresh:Dried)
3:1 (fresh to dried)
Usage Form
Fresh or Dried
Información Nutricional
Per 1 tsp (1g) dried; 1 tbsp (3g) freshEl Secreto del Chef
Add fresh marjoram towards the end of cooking to preserve its delicate flavor, as prolonged heat can diminish its nuances.
Sustitutos y Proporciones de Marjoram
El mejor sustituto para Marjoram es Oregano, usado en una proporción de 1:1 (use slightly less for dried oregano). Similar flavor profile, but oregano is stronger and more pungent.
| Sustituto | Proporción | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Oregano Mejor | 1:1 (use slightly less for dried oregano) | Similar flavor profile, but oregano is stronger and more pungent. |
| Thyme | 1:1 | Earthy and savory, but lacks marjoram's sweetness and floral notes. |
| Sage | 1:2 (Marjoram:Sage) | Distinct, stronger, piney, and slightly bitter flavor; use sparingly. |
| Savory | 1:1 | Similar peppery and slightly minty notes; good for poultry and beans. |
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Marjoram
- For fresh, look for vibrant green, unblemished leaves.
- Dried marjoram should be fragrant.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Marjoram?
- Chicken
- lamb
- fish
- vegetables
- tomatoes
- garlic
- lemon.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Marjoram?
Sweet, delicate, woody, citrusy, slightly floral. Aromatic|Earthy|Sweet
¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Marjoram?
El mejor sustituto es Oregano (1:1 (use slightly less for dried oregano)). Similar flavor profile, but oregano is stronger and more pungent.
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Marjoram?
For fresh, look for vibrant green, unblemished leaves. Dried marjoram should be fragrant.