Mexican Herbs to Include In Your Garden
Have you ever wondered what makes authentic Mexican Food the best? The answer is the spices and herbs used in traditional Mexican dishes. At Garibaldi's, we use recipes passed down to us. The recipes all include fresh ingredients and a few things like cilantro, onions, lime, salsas, and more that make everything you take a bite of amazing. Below is some inspiration to spice up your garden.
Why have fresh herbs versus the kind in a container? It is important to remember what you like about your food when you use fresh-picked ingredients and take pride in knowing you not only made your dish but you created something using ingredients that you grew! It also includes all of the components of the plant and is not dried so you won’t miss out on a lot of flavors you do when you used dried spices. It is totally worth it to give a shot at growing some of your own spices.
Cilantro
Cilantro is a major component of Mexican dishes. It is a staple in other cuisines as well, so an abundance on hand is always a good idea. When you are making any dishes, soups or other meals, cilantro can be added in a few different ways. Chop up a bunch of leaves and add them on top of your dishes as a garnish or add an abundance on your tacos with onions and fresh squeezed lime for great flavor. Throw a handful in your salsa for an amazing effect. Cilantro is an important Mexican herb that is a must have when making authentic dishes.
Mexican Oregano
Mexican Oregano is a staple among many authentic Mexican Dishes. Although it seems like regular oregano might do the trick, Mexican oregano has a different almost floral flavor. It is native plant from Mexico where regular Oregano is Mediterranean. Mexican Oregano is in many dishes, used in many sauces and rounds out the flavor you are always trying for when cooking. Meat dishes, rice, beans, and sauces tend to call for oregano so make sure to keep some Mexican oregano on hand so your dishes are always complete!
Other Herbs and Spices
Thyme and parsley are other herbs that can complement your cooking. Every spice and herb you use will affect the aroma, taste, and how the spiciness and other dimensions of flavor might turn out. Thyme is used in some dishes like birria and mole. Parsley can add flavor to salsas and add color as a garnish. Mexican herbs all play an important role in how the food turns out.
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