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Pasta de Huacatay

Pasta de Huacatay

(Peruvian)

$9.99
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Black Mint Paste 7.5 oz

Discover the authentic taste of Peru with this traditional Huacatay Black Mint Paste, a staple ingredient in Peruvian cuisine. This 7.5-ounce jar contains premium quality huacatay (Tagetes minuta), also known as Peruvian black mint or Mexican marigold, imported directly from Peru to bring genuine South American flavors to your kitchen.

Description

Huacatay is an essential herb in Peruvian cooking, prized for its unique aromatic flavor that combines hints of mint, basil, and tarragon with earthy undertones. This convenient paste format makes it easy to add authentic Peruvian taste to your favorite recipes without the need for fresh herbs.

How to enjoy it

This versatile paste is perfect for preparing traditional Peruvian dishes such as Pachamanca, Ocopa sauce, and grilled meats. Use it to marinate chicken, beef, or lamb, mix into sauces and dressings, or blend with aji peppers for authentic Peruvian salsas. A small amount adds bold, distinctive flavor to soups, stews, and rice dishes.

Product highlight

  • Authentic Peruvian import for genuine flavor
  • Convenient paste form - ready to use
  • Essential ingredient for traditional South American recipes
  • Rich, aromatic taste profile
  • 7.5 oz jar provides multiple servings

Storage Instructions:
Refrigerate after opening to maintain freshness and flavor. Use within the recommended timeframe indicated on the packaging.
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Peruvian Huacatay Salsa: Aji de Huacatay

Peruvian-style pollo a la brasa, or rotisserie chicken, often comes with intriguing little containers filled with various colorful sauces. One of the sauces is typically bright yellow and spicy, made with the fruity aji amarillo chile pepper. Often there is a mysterious green salsa as well, with a unique mint-like flavor that can be difficult for North Americans to identify.

The secret ingredient in that special green sauce is the Andean herb known as huacatay (wah-ka-tie) or Peruvian black mint. Huacatay is actually from the same genus (Tagetes) as marigolds. Though it's easy to grow, it can be hard to find fresh or dried huacatay in North America. But jarred huacatay paste is often available at Latin markets.

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