AMARANTH

Amaranthus cruentus

  • COMMON NAMES

    Blood amaranth, Red amaranth, Purple amaranth, Prince's feather, Mexican grain amaranth

  • PLANT FAMILY

    Amaranthaceae

    The Amaranth Family

  • NATIVE REGION

    Native to the Americas.

  • HABITAT

    The plant loves full sun & rich soil.

  • CULTIVATION

    Annal

  • PARTS USED

    Leaf

PREPARATION

PROPERTIES: Saponins & Alkaloids

FLAVOR PROFILE: Earthy & Mild

PAIRING: Garlic, Tomato, Seafood

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of hot water.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz honey; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup honey for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz vinegar; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup vinegar for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz spirit; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup spirit for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Dries quickly, air dry and do not apply additional heat to retain delicate volatile oil.