Re: [CH] Mexican Oregano vs Med oregano
coyote (coyote@calweb.com)
Wed, 10 Feb 1999 20:54:52 -0800
Shantihhh@aol.com wrote:
> Oregano is that wonderful
> fragrant herb used in Greek food and in Herbs de Provence as well. Infact, I
> prefer the pungent and distinctive Greek Oregano if you can find it. I recall
> Shepherd's has it. The Mexican variety has a greener flavor and is less
> refined in my opinion..
>
> Mary-Anne
Which is why I prefer using it in chili con carne and in making pico... one needs
a flavor that can stand up or at least not get run over by the chiles. I prefer
the Mex oregano over the Med version in almost all the chile laden dishes I
make...maybe i just use too much chiles, but subtle things do not work when I
cooking for myself ('cause that is the only time I can really "kick it up a
notch").
Coyote
Howlin' for Habaneros