Chipilín
Chipilín is an herb native to Mexico, widely used in the cuisine of the southern states. It is used in dishes like soups and tamales, providing a distinctive and fresh flavour. Additionally, it is rich in nutrients and is considered a superfood.
Estimated retail price
~£6.99 / 50g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Chipilín, part of the herbs section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 2 recipes in our collection, including Chipilin Tamales and Caldo de Chipilín (Chipilin Leaf Soup with Masa Dumplings). 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 Chipilín
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 Chipilín?
Chipilín is used in 2 recipes in our collection, such as Chipilin Tamales and Caldo de Chipilín (Chipilin Leaf Soup with Masa Dumplings). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Chipilín in the UK?
You can buy Chipilín online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Chipilín 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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