noun
- A pungent herb (Dysphania ambrosioides) native to Mexico and Central America, used in cooking for its distinctive flavor and digestive properties.
Usage: Also called Mexican tea or wormseed; Commonly used in Mexican cuisine; Plural form of epazote
Examples
- Epazotes are often added to black bean dishes for their unique flavor.
- The cook sprinkled fresh epazotes over the quesadillas.
- Many traditional Mexican recipes call for epazotes as a key ingredient.
- Epazotes have a peppery, slightly gasoline-like taste that some people love.
- You can find dried epazotes in specialty grocery stores.