Tajín
A Mexican seasoning blend of mild dried chili peppers, lime, and sea salt. Tart, lightly spicy, and salty all at once. Designed to be shaken directly onto fruit, vegetables, and drink rims.
Used for
- fruit snacks
- watermelon
- cucumber
- mango
- micheladas
- chamoyada
In the kitchen
- Shake.
- Rim.
- Sprinkle.
Picking it at the store
- Tajín is a brand name, not a generic term. Find it in the spice aisle or Latin foods section.
- The green-labeled classic bottle is what you want; the red-labeled variety adds hot sauce powder and is spicier.
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