Dried epazote

Content: 100g. Epazote is a herb native to Central America, South America, and Southern Mexico. The name “Epazote” comes from the Nahuatl words, epote, meaning unpleasant, and Epatzotl, meaning “sweat,” reflecting its strong aroma. Raw it has a resinous, medicinal pungent, similar to anise, fennel or even tarragon, but stronger. Epazote has become a distinct flavor in Mexican cuisine, goes well with shellfish and eggs, salads, coriander, lime, chipotle peppers, cheeses, black beans, pinto beans, cumin, garlic, onion, corn and pumpkin blossoms, chilaquiles, enchiladas, … Epazote combines well with other Mexican spices such as oregano, cumin and chili peppers.