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Spanish Terms GlossaryA directory of ingredients used in Mexico. Most ingredients you probably use everyday, but may not recognize the Spanish word for it.
Jumiles and Chumiles- "Stinkbugs"
A little "Stinkbug" caught and eaten live or used in other dishes in a small Mexican town called Taxco. Tripe
Tripe is the main ingredient for Menudo, a popular Mexican soup. Read about this unusual ingredient. Huitlacoche (Cuitlacoche)
A description of this unique corn fungus ingredient. Tamarind
A tree that grows in tropical climates which produces a popular Mexican fruit. Piloncillo
A description and definition of this Mexican sugar Epazote
Find out about this common Mexican spice and how to use it. Mexican Ingredients and Terms at a Glance
If you need a quick translation of an ingredient or term, check this list. Ajo
A translation and definition of this ingredient Chorizo
A translation and definition of this ingredient Horchata
A translation and definition of this beverage Huevos
A translation and definition of this ingredient Leche
A translation and definition of this ingredient Mariscos
A translation and definition of this ingredient Pollo
A translation and definition of this ingredient |
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