Avocado leaves

Persea americana

herb · leaf

Toasted leaves tasting of anise and hazelnut, tucked into beans, barbacoa and moles.

Origin

Mexico

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Only Mexican avocado leaves: those of other varieties are not used in cooking.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Lutein and zeaxanthin · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

Only the Mexican variety, with small thin-skinned fruit, has this anise scent.