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Epazote Leave

Dysphania ambrosioides Allergen-Free
Epazote Leave

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Amaranthaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mexican, Central American
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Epazote plant leaves

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Epazote Leave ?

A pungent herb native to Mesoamerica, used in Mexican cuisine to flavor beans and other dishes, known for anti-flatulent properties.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Epazote Leave ?

Le/La/L'Epazote Leave a un goût pungent, earthy, minty, anise-like, medicinal avec des arômes strong, herbaceous, resinous, piney.

Taste
Pungent, Earthy, Minty, Anise-like, Medicinal
Texture
Tender (fresh), Slightly fibrous (dried)
Aroma
Strong, Herbaceous, Resinous, Piney
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 5g (1 tbsp, chopped)
Calories32 kcal
Total Fat0.5 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein3.3 g
Total Carbohydrate7.4 g
Dietary Fiber3.7 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium200 mg
Iron2.1 mg
Potassium400 mg

Le secret du chef

Add epazote to beans during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking to impart flavor without it becoming overly bitter.

Substituts & Proportions pour Epazote Leave

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Epazote Leave est Mexican Oregano, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Offers a similar earthy, peppery, citrusy note, good for beans and stews.

Substituts pour Epazote Leave avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Mexican Oregano Meilleur 1:1 Offers a similar earthy, peppery, citrusy note, good for beans and stews.
Cumin & Coriander 1:0.5:0.5 Combines earthy and citrusy notes to approximate epazote's complexity.
Arugula 1:1 For a peppery, slightly bitter edge, but lacks the distinctive anise notes.
Mint + Thyme 1:0.5:0.5 For a herbaceous, slightly medicinal, and minty approximation.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Epazote Leave

  1. Look for fresh leaves in Hispanic markets.
  2. Dried epazote is available but less potent.
  3. Use sparingly due to potency.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Epazote Leave ?

  • Black beans
  • refried beans
  • quesadillas
  • tamales
  • chili
  • fish.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Epazote Leave ?

Pungent, Earthy, Minty, Anise-like, Medicinal Strong, Herbaceous, Resinous, Piney

Quel est un bon substitut pour Epazote Leave ?

Le meilleur substitut est Mexican Oregano (1:1). Offers a similar earthy, peppery, citrusy note, good for beans and stews.

Comment choisir et conserver le Epazote Leave ?

Look for fresh leaves in Hispanic markets. Dried epazote is available but less potent. Use sparingly due to potency.

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