Huacatay
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
July 10, 2011
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.
July 10, 2011
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.