Huacatay
By: Barnaby Dorfman

About

Herb used in Peru and Bolivia to make a green sauce. Huacatay is described as a cross between basil and mint with a slight anise flavor. If you can't get fresh, frozen is best. It's also sold as a paste in jars, but this is preserved with vinegar, which changes the flavor.

Information
Other names: Amazonas Black Mint, Wackatay, Black Mint
Translations: Хуацатаи


Tasting Notes
Substitutes: Cilantro, Mint, Basil, Tarragon

Comments:
Chef Noly

Huacataya, also spelled Wacataya, is best fresh. It is used in a popular Bolivian condiment called llajua.  Llajua is ubiquitous to the Bolivian table and a meal without it is unthinkable.
Chef Noly

Huacataya, also spelled Wacataya, is best fresh. It is used in a popular Bolivian condiment called llajua.  Llajua is ubiquitous to the Bolivian table and a meal without it is unthinkable.