Huaje
Huaje, also known as 'mountain huaje', is a legume used in various traditional recipes in Mexico. Its earthy flavour and soft texture make it an ideal ingredient for salsas and stews. It is common in the cuisine of several regions, adding a distinctive touch to dishes.
Estimated retail price
~£6.50 / 100g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Huaje, part of the herbs section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 1 recipe in our collection, including Mole de Caderas (Seasonal Goat Hip Mole). 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 Huaje
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 Huaje?
Huaje is used in 1 recipe in our collection, such as Mole de Caderas (Seasonal Goat Hip Mole). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Huaje in the UK?
You can buy Huaje online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Huaje 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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