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Mexican Terms Glossary
A directory of ingredients used in Mexico. Most ingredients you probably use everyday, but may not recognize the Spanish word for it.
Tortilla Chip
What is the difference between a tortilla chip and a corn chip?
Hoja Santa- Mexican Herb
A large leaf used to season Mexican dishes as well as to wrap steamed items such as tamales, fish or chicken.
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