Huacatay is a South American herb with some of the most unusual names we've heard. Join Reuben for a quick foray into the world of wakataya, muster John Henry, stinking roger, and black mint. Along the way, we'll talk about the most famous dish that uses huacatay and the non-culinary uses for the herb.

Spice Oddities is a shorter-form series that highlights uncommon spices and ingredients from around the world.

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