Epazote (ehp-ah-ZOH-teh)
Did
You Know? |
| Epazote should not be used during pregnancy since is is potentially
toxic. |
Chenopodium ambrosioides
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You Know? |
| Epazote crushed and spread on doorframes and outside corners may
keep wasps from nesting there? |
Also know as "Mexican Tea," Epazote is a native herb which grows 1 to 3 feet
tall before the jagged leaves are harvested for use.
This powerful herb should be used sparingly- but often. There is very little that
cannot be livened up with a few pungent leaves of epazote.
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You Know? |
| Early spoutings of Epazote may be mistaken for knotweed. Look
for the distinctive leaf edges! |
Most people have never cooked with, or even heard of epazote. However, you have
probably tasted it and wondered exactly what it was at one time or another. Epazote
is the leaf in black beans, the
lemony after taste in an authentic salsa. Often, the first time a person tastes
epazote, they feel an instant dislike - almost a gag reflex for some. Given time, it
grows on most people. A spring of epazote becomes an essential ingredient in dishes
such as salsa, beans and soups.
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You Know? |
| Some people use Epazote in animal feed to reduce worms? |
Purchase Epazote Seeds:
Did
You Know? |
| A dash of lemon or lime can intensify epazote? |
Try adding epazote to:
- Cream Sauces
- Quesadillas
- Eggs
Did
You Know? |
| Chenopodium means "goose foot"? The herb
was named for its unusual shaped leaves. |
Recipes:
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