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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

O Que É Epazote Leave?

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

Qual o Sabor de Epazote Leave?

Epazote Leave tem um sabor pungent, earthy, minty, anise-like, medicinal com aromas de 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

Informação Nutricional

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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de Epazote Leave

O melhor substituto para Epazote Leave é Mexican Oregano, usado na proporção de 1:1. Offers a similar earthy, peppery, citrusy note, good for beans and stews.

Substitutos para Epazote Leave com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Mexican Oregano Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Epazote Leave

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

O Que Combina Bem Com Epazote Leave?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Epazote Leave?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para Epazote Leave?

O melhor substituto é Mexican Oregano (1:1). Offers a similar earthy, peppery, citrusy note, good for beans and stews.

Como escolher e armazenar 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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