izote

[ee-zoh-tey]

izote Definition

• 1. a type of yucca plant native to Central America and the Caribbean, also known as 'Spanish Dagger'
• 2. the flower bud of the izote plant, commonly used in Salvadoran cuisine

Phrases with izote

• izote flower

  the edible flower bud of the izote plant, used in Salvadoran cuisine

  Example

  Pupusas are often served with curtido, a pickled cabbage salad, and tomato sauce, and sometimes with a side of izote flowers.

• izote de palma

  a dish made with the tender leaves of the palm tree, often served with izote flowers

  Example

  Izote de palma is a traditional Salvadoran dish that combines tender palm leaves with the flavorful buds of the izote flower.

• izote con huevo

  a dish made with scrambled eggs and izote flowers

  Example

  Izote con huevo is a simple but delicious breakfast dish that features scrambled eggs mixed with chopped izote flowers.

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Summary: izote in Brief

The term 'izote' [ee-zoh-tey] refers to a type of yucca plant native to Central America and the Caribbean, as well as the edible flower bud of the plant, which is commonly used in Salvadoran cuisine. Examples of dishes that feature izote flowers include pupusas, izote de palma, and izote con huevo.