bay leaves

Aromatic cooking herb

Bay leaves are the aromatic leaves of the bay laurel tree, used as a seasoning in cooking.

They are typically added whole to soups, stews, and sauces during cooking to impart a subtle, slightly floral flavor, then removed before serving since the leaves remain tough and unpleasant to eat.

Dried bay leaves are more common than fresh in most kitchens.

The recipe calls for two bay leaves simmered in the broth.

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beef stew · dried herbs · bouquet garni · aromatic leaves · aromatic spice · savory · garlic · stock · simmering · spices · spice rack · soup · soup pot · cloves · rosemary · evergreen · Turkish cuisine · dried

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Opposites
flavor intensity

bay leavescayenne pepper

Ground hot chili powder

ghost pepper · habanero · wasabi · horseradish · raw garlic

culinary function

bay leavesparsley

Culinary herb for garnishing

cilantro · chives · microgreens · edible flowers

Family

bay, leaf, bays, laurels, bay leaf, laureate, laurelled, bay tree

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G