Bay Leaves Dried Whole – 25g

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Bay leaves are oval-shaped leaves from the Bay Laurel tree. They have a warm and pungent aroma with an aromatic and slightly bitter flavour. They are used in a wide variety of cuisines from around the world, from European to Indian and everything in between.

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Flavour Notes:

Bay leaves are oval-shaped leaves from the Bay Laurel tree. They have a warm and pungent aroma with an aromatic and slightly bitter flavour. These are 100% Australian-grown Bay Leaves that are harvested at their peak and sun-dried to lock in their flavour and aroma.

Culinary Notes:

Added whole into dishes to impart their savoury, aromatic, herby flavour, and removed just before serving, these this wonderful herb adds a delicious flavour to so many dishes. Australian Bay Leaves are grown, harvested, dried, and processed all on home soil. Only one or two leaves are needed to enhance a whole roast, a pot of soup, or stew. Dried leaves are less bitter than fresh & have a sharp pungent aroma.

Health Benefits:

Bay leaves are a good source of vitamins and minerals. They have mild diuretic qualities and are used to improve digestion. It is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and magnesium.

Ingredients:

100% dried Whole Bay Leaves

country of origin:

Turkey

other names or spelling:

Bay Laurel, Poet Laurel, Roman Laurel, Sweet Laurel, Wreath Laurel, Defne Agaci, Laurus nobilis

How to use

  • Add 1-2 bay leaves whole while cooking and remove before the dish is served
  • Use to cook stews, soups, stocks, and marinades, as well as a variety of other dishes
  • Dried bay leaves can be used 1:1 for fresh making them super-convenient when you don’t have a bay tree on-hand

The Spice People FAQs

Yes, dried bay leaves can be a substitute for fresh bay leaves in recipes, although the flavour may be slightly dimished. As a general guideline, use one dried bay leaf for every two fresh bay leaves called for in a recipe.

Dried bay leaves should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Proper storage will help preserve their flavour and aroma for an extended period.

The amount of dried bay leaves used in a recipe will vary depending on personal taste preferences and the specific dish being prepared. As a general guideline, one to two bay leaves are typically sufficient for most recipes. Remember to remove them before serving the dish.

The Spice People FAQs

Simple or smoke paprika along with cayenne pepper is the best alternative. Paprika tastes similar to Kashmiri Chilli, while cayenne paper adds to its spice.

Dried Kashmiri chilli is more flavorful than hot, ranging from 1,000-2,000 Scoville Heat Units. It’s mildly hot but not too spicy.

These spices are different. Paprika is the sweet cousin of Kashmiri chilli specific to western cuisine. Kashmiri chilli popular in Indian cuisine and is hotter than paprika.

Place the Kashmiri chilli under the sun for two days. When the chillies turn crispy, grind them in a food mill. Cool down the powder and store it in an airtight jar.

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