The fresh leaves are bitter which is why they are most often used in a dried. The leaves are added during cooking and removed from the food before serving. It is best to use the leaves whole, as they can then be more easily removed. Bay leaves are best in casseroles, roasted meats and grilled food.
dry leaves are available. They impart a strong taste. They are used sparingly. They go well in rice dishes.
Bay Leaves come from the sweet bay or laurel tree, known botanically as Laurus nobilis. The elliptical leaves of both trees are green, glossy, and grow up to 3 inches long.
An evergreen shrub, cultivated for ornament and for its aromatic leaves. Bay leaves are one of the most commonly used culinary herbs: a leaf is always incorporated in a bouquet garni and is good for casseroles, stews and pickling. Bay doesn't lose anything through being dried.
An evergreen shrub, with aromatic leaves. used as a herb both fresh and dried.
Bay leaves (also known as laurel), from the sweet bay tree, a native of the Mediterranean region, are often used to flavour soups and casserole dishes. Just a single leaf added to a stew will make a whole lot of difference to the dish.
A small tree of the laurel family native to Asia; produces firm leaves, which are shiny on top and dull beneath; used as an herb, the leaves impart a lemon-nutmeg flavor and are usually removed from whatever food they are used to flavor before the item is eaten.
Whole Stiff, dark green, oblong leaves; pungent aroma stocks, sauces, stews, braised meats
A basic to the kitchen for good soups and stews.
A form of laurel, Bay is used in European cooking as well as Indian. Most often the dried form are used in Indian cooking but if you happen to have a bay tree, use the fresh form except when making masalas for storing. Sometimes known as Tej Patta, which is really the cinnamon leaf.