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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
A description of this unique corn fungus ingredient.
Tamarind
A tree that grows in tropical climates which produces a popular Mexican fruit.
A tree that grows in tropical climates which produces a popular Mexican fruit.
Piloncillo
A description and definition of this Mexican sugar
A description and definition of this Mexican sugar
Epazote
Find out about this common Mexican spice and how to use it.
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.
If you need a quick translation of an ingredient or term, check this list.
Ajo
A translation and definition of this ingredient
A translation and definition of this ingredient
Chorizo
A translation and definition of this ingredient
A translation and definition of this ingredient
Horchata
A translation and definition of this beverage
A translation and definition of this beverage
Huevos
A translation and definition of this ingredient
A translation and definition of this ingredient
Leche
A translation and definition of this ingredient
A translation and definition of this ingredient
Mariscos
A translation and definition of this ingredient
A translation and definition of this ingredient
Pollo
A translation and definition of this ingredient
A translation and definition of this ingredient