Bay leaves
香叶· xiang ye
spice
Taste & Role
Background aromatic in braises and stocks.
What it is
Dried bay leaves appear in Chinese braises more often than Western cooks expect. One or two leaves simmer quietly in the background, adding an herbal roundness to master stocks and beef dishes.
Nutrition
per 100 g- Calories
- 313 kcal
- Protein
- 7.61 g
- Total fat
- 8.36 g
- Carbs
- 74.97 g
- Fiber
- 26.3 g
- Sodium
- 23 mg
USDA FoodData Central
Substitutes
No registered substitutes — this one is usually easy to find.
Recipes using it
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