Product Description
PURPOSE
WHAT IS IT?
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Oregano is closely related to the herb marjoram, sometimes being referred to as wild marjoram. When seasoning with Mexican oregano, bare in mind that a little goes a long way with this varietal as it is much more potent than common oregano.
EXPERIENCE
Less peppery and pungent than common oregano, yet it has a more intense flavor of thyme and hints of mint. With higher levels of volatile oil content (primarily of thymol, carvacrol, and menthol) Mexican oregano is the is the way to go when you need more intensity in your dish.
TRADITIONAL USES
- Used as an oil to battle colds
- Used as a finishing spice over Italian and Mediterranean dishes
- Rub for meats and fish
- Used orally to prevent gum disease
IMPROVISATIONAL ‘RIFFS’
- Mix into rice just after cooking for a lifted aroma
- Toss with grilled peaches and a touch of honey
- Add to white beans with olive oil and lemon zest
- Sprinkle over fried eggs with coarse salt
THE BACKSTORY
The word oregano is actually a derivation from Greek words ‘Oros’ meaning mounting, and ‘Ganos’ meaning joy. Hence the word oregano translate to ‘the mountain of joy’. According to Greek mythology, oregano was created by goddess Aphrodite as a symbol of happiness. For this reason, the Greek believed using oregano in marriage ceremony would provide joy and usage of oregano in funerals would convey peace to the dead.
AKA
English: Mexican Oregano (Greek-Cut)
Spanish: Orégano Mexicano (Corte Grueso)
French: Origan Mexicain (Coupe Grossière)
Italian: Origano Messicano (Taglio Grosso)
Portuguese: Orégano Mexicano (Corte Grosso)
German: Mexikanischer Oregano (Grob Geschnitten)
Dutch: Mexicaanse Oregano (Grof Gesneden)
Swedish: Mexikansk Oregano (Grovskuren)
Danish: Mexicansk Oregano (Groft Skåret)
Norwegian: Mexicansk Oregano (Grovkuttet)
Finnish: Meksikolainen Oregano (Karkeasti Leikattu)
Icelandic: Mexíkóskt Oregano (Gróft Skorið)
Polish: Oregano Meksykańskie (Grubo Krojonе)
Czech: Mexické Oregano (Hrubě Řezané)
Slovak: Mexické Oregano (Hrubo Rezané)
Hungarian: Mexikói Oregánó (Durvára Vágott)
Romanian: Oregano Mexican (Tăiat Grosier)
Bulgarian: Мексикански риган (едро нарязан)
Ukrainian: Мексиканський орегано (грубо нарізаний)
Russian: Мексиканский орегано (крупно нарезанный)
Serbian: Мексички оригано (грубо сечен)
Croatian: Meksički origano (grubo rezani)
Slovenian: Mehiški origano (grobo rezan)
Greek: Μεξικάνικη Ρίγανη (Χονδροκομμένη)
Turkish: Meksika Kekiği (İri Kesilmiş)
Arabic: أوريغانو مكسيكي (مقطع خشناً)
Hebrew: אורגנו מקסיקני (קצוץ גס)
Persian (Farsi): پونه کوهی مکزیکی (درشت خرد شده)
Hindi: मैक्सिकन ओरेगैनो (मोटा कटा हुआ)
Bengali: মেক্সিকান অরেগানো (মোটা কাটা)
Urdu: میکسیکن اوریگانو (موٹا کٹا ہوا)
Punjabi: ਮੈਕਸੀਕਨ ਓਰੇਗਾਨੋ (ਮੋਟਾ ਕੱਟਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ)
Chinese (Simplified): 墨西哥牛至（粗切）
Chinese (Traditional): 墨西哥牛至（粗切）
Japanese: メキシコオレガノ（粗切り）
Korean: 멕시코 오레가노 (굵게 자른)
Thai: ออริกาโนเม็กซิกัน (หั่นหยาบ)
Vietnamese: Kinh giới Mexico (cắt thô)
Indonesian: Oregano Meksiko (Potongan Kasar)
Malay: Oregano Mexico (Potongan Kasar)
Filipino (Tagalog): Oregano ng Mexico (Magaspang na Hiwa)
Swahili: Oregano ya Meksiko (Iliyokatwa Kwa Ukubwa)
Zulu: I-Oregano yaseMexico (Oqotshwe Kakhulu)
Xhosa: I-Oregano yaseMexico (Esiqatywe Kakhulu)
Afrikaans: Mexikaanse Oregano (Growwe Gesny)
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