Huacatay, plant of the ancestral gastronomy of the Andes.
Tagetes minuta or known by the Quechua name huacatay, its aroma is very powerful, since it has a similarity to the combination of mint, basil, lemon and tarragon. In Peruvian gastronomy it is widely used to flavor some typical dishes, meats, potatoes and stews. By consuming it, it also provides us with benefits for our health, due to its fungicidal and antibacterial properties, which is why it helps fight infectious processes.