The market · Herbs and aromatics · The Americas
Epazote
A pungent Mexican herb with a resinous, almost medicinal smell, cooked with black beans and in quesadillas.
pungent · resinous · medicinal
If you can't find it
Mexican grocers, fresh or dried.
No real swap
Nothing tastes like it. In black beans, leave it out — it's better than a stand-in.
Goes with
Knowing it
- Where to buy
- Latin American grocers, usually dried. It grows easily — and spreads.
- A little history
- Traditionally put in the bean pot because it's said to make beans easier to digest.
- Worth knowing
- Use a sprig, not a bunch. It's strong.
