Parsley
Parsley is a fresh, versatile herb used in Mexican cooking to garnish and add freshness to dishes. It appears in prawn ceviche, Yucatecan sopa de lima, and cooked green salsas. Both flat-leaf and curly varieties are used, though flat-leaf parsley has a stronger flavour and is generally preferred.
Estimated retail price
~£0.79 / 30g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Parsley, part of the herbs section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 17 recipes in our collection, including Chillies in Walnut Sauce, Green Mole and Veracruz-Style Fish. 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 Parsley
StewsChillies in Walnut Sauce
MolesGreen Mole
SeafoodVeracruz-Style Fish
SeafoodGarlic Prawns
StewsMexican-Style Salt Cod
StewsButter Prawns
SeafoodJaiba a la Frank (Tampico-Style Crab in Butter)
MeatsChorizo Verde de Toluca (Toluca Green Chorizo)
SeafoodLangoustines in Garlic Sauce (al Ajillo)
SeafoodRiver Crayfish in Garlic and Guajillo Butter
SeafoodOstiones en su Concha Gratinados (Gratinated Oysters in Shell)
SaucesHabanero Chimichurri
SeafoodVeracruz-Style Prawns with Tomato and Olives
SeafoodVeracruz Octopus in Garlic Chilli Oil
FusionNopal Tabbouleh
FusionBlack Bean Falafel with Chipotle Sauce
NavidadMexican Christmas Salt Cod
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 Parsley?
Parsley is used in 17 recipes in our collection, such as Chillies in Walnut Sauce and Green Mole. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Parsley in the UK?
You can buy Parsley online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Parsley 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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