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General Description Mediterranean Oregano is the dried leaf of Origanum vulgare L., a perennial herb in the mint family. Mexican Oregano is the dried leaf of one of several plants of the Lippia genus. |
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| Geographical Sources |
Oregano is grown in Turkey. |
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| Traditional Ethnic Uses |
Oregano is the spice that gives pizza its characteristic flavor. It is also usually used in chili powder. | |||||||||
| Taste and Aroma Description |
Oregano has a pungent odor and flavor. Mexican Oregano is a bit stronger than Mediterranean Oregano. |
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| History/Region of Origin | Mediterranean Oregano was originaly grown extensively in Greece and Italy. Since Greek and Roman times it has been used with meats, fish, vegetables, and as a flavoring for wine. Before World War II, Oregano was almost unknown in the United States. However, its popularity sky-rocketed with the popularity of pizza. |
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| A Few Ideas to Get You Started |
Oregano tastes great with tomato, egg, or cheese based foods, and is also a great addition to many lamb, pork, and beef main dishes. Try sauteeing aromatic vegetables in olive oil with garlic and Oregano. You can make a savory sauce with melted butter, lemon juice and a bit of Oregano; drizzle it over grilled fish and poultry. An easy way to accent pasta sauces, salad dressings, and ground meat dishes is with a dusting of crushed Oregano leaves. To release its flavor, crush Oregano by hand or with a mortar and pestle before using it in your recipes. |
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