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
EXPERIENCE
Mexican oregano is 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’
- Brown butter + oregano + lime zest → spoon over roasted squash or scallops
- Charred pineapple syrup with oregano → glaze pork or duck
- Oregano + olive oil + lemon → warm marinade for shrimp
- Toss hot fries with oregano + salt + vinegar powder
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 (Ground)
- Spanish: Orégano Mexicano (Molido)
- French: Origan Mexicain (Moulu)
- Italian: Origano Messicano (Macinato)
- Portuguese: Orégano Mexicano (Moído)
- German: Mexikanischer Oregano (Gemahlen)
- Dutch: Mexicaanse Oregano (Gemalen)
- Swedish: Mexikansk Oregano (Malen)
- Danish: Mexicansk Oregano (Malet)
- Norwegian: Mexicansk Oregano (Malt)
- Finnish: Meksikolainen Oregano (Jauhettu)
- Icelandic: Mexíkóskt Oregano (Malað)
- Polish: Oregano Meksykańskie (Mielone)
- Czech: Mexické Oregano (Mleté)
- Slovak: Mexické Oregano (Mleté)
- Hungarian: Mexikói Oregánó (Őrölt)
- Romanian: Oregano Mexican (Măcinat)
- Bulgarian: Мексикански риган (смлян)
- Ukrainian: Мексиканська орегано (мелене)
- Russian: Мексиканский орегано (молотый)
- Greek: Μεξικάνικη Ρίγανη (Τριμμένη)
- Turkish: Meksika Kekiği (Öğütülmüş)
- Arabic: أوريغانو مكسيكي (مطحون)
- Hebrew: אורגנו מקסיקני (טחון)
- Persian (Farsi): پونه کوهی مکزیکی (آسیابشده)
- Hindi: मैक्सिकन ओरेगैनो (पिसा हुआ)
- Bengali: মেক্সিকান অরেগানো (গুঁড়ো)
- Urdu: میکسیکن اوریگانو (پسا ہوا)
- Chinese (Simplified): 墨西哥牛至（粉末）
- Chinese (Traditional): 墨西哥牛至（粉末）
- Japanese: メキシコオレガノ（粉末）
- Korean: 멕시코 오레가노 (분말)
- Thai: ออริกาโนเม็กซิกัน (บด)
- Vietnamese: Kinh giới Mexico (xay)
- Indonesian: Oregano Meksiko (Bubuk)
- Malay: Oregano Mexico (Kisar)
- Filipino (Tagalog): Oregano ng Mexico (Pinulbos)
- Swahili: Oregano ya Meksiko (Iliyosagwa)
- Zulu: I-Oregano yaseMexico (Egayiwe)
- Afrikaans: Mexikaanse Oregano (Gemaal)
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