Alfalfa
Alfalfa is a highly valued herb in Mexican cuisine, primarily used in salads and tacos. Its fresh and crunchy flavour makes it an ideal complement to various dishes. Additionally, it is rich in nutrients and adds a healthy touch to meals.
Estimated retail price
~£2.50 / 100g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Alfalfa, part of the herbs section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 1 recipe in our collection, including Alfalfa Water (Agua de Alfalfa). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Alfalfa
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Fresh herbs keep in the fridge wrapped in slightly damp kitchen paper inside a bag or container, and are best used within a few days. Dried versions (oregano, bay leaf, hibiscus flower) go in an airtight jar away from light and hold their aroma for months.
Substitutes
Epazote and hoja santa have very distinctive flavours with no exact substitute; if you can't find them, it's usually better to leave them out than to swap in another herb. Mexican oregano can be replaced with Mediterranean oregano, though its profile is more citrusy.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Alfalfa?
Alfalfa is used in 1 recipe in our collection, such as Alfalfa Water (Agua de Alfalfa). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Alfalfa in the UK?
You can buy Alfalfa online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Alfalfa be stored?
Fresh herbs keep in the fridge wrapped in slightly damp kitchen paper inside a bag or container, and are best used within a few days. Dried versions (oregano, bay leaf, hibiscus flower) go in an airtight jar away from light and hold their aroma for months.
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