Hot & Spicy Oregano
Of the different types of oregano, the variety that best complements Mexican flavours is Oregano ‘Hot and Spicy’, and the name says it all – the leaves have a strong chilli flavour that adds a fiery edge to a dish.
Use it as a substitute for chillies (if you don’t like too much heat) in tomato-based sauces that include garlic, onions and olives. For chilli lovers it adds extra pungency, especially when stirred into Mexican fried rice or traditional beef and chicken dishes like chicken burritos.
Highly aromatic herb offers a spicy flavor in the kitchen and looks great in the herb garden or mixed border. Rich green rounded foliage and pink summer flowers. Boasts an intense, strong flavor; use sparingly at first, in spicy salsa and chili dishes.
Another way to make the most of its aromatic leaves is in flavoured oil or vinegar, for splashing onto salads or into stir-fries.