Herb or Spice
Epazote
About This Entry
Epazote is a pungent Mexican herb essential to black beans and quesadillas — its assertive resinous note pairs with rustic Tempranillo, Mexican lagers, and high-acid whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- cilantro
- onion
- pork loin
At a Glance
Group
Fresh Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Dysphania ambrosioides
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Epazote
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Fresh Herbs
- Scientific name
- Dysphania ambrosioides
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent