Herbs & Spices

bay leaf

Aromatic dried leaf, steeped in stocks, stews, and rice for a subtle herbal depth and removed before serving.

Usual recipe measure
Usually measured in g
Recipes using this ingredient
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In the kitchen

How it's used

Used whole in slow-simmered dishes.

Substitutes

dried thyme (different flavour profile)

Pairs well with

Contributes negligible nutrition of its own since it's removed before eating.

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Recipes that use bay leaf

MealSoutheast Asian

Adobo Rice Crackle Pan

Crackly brown rice with peppery soy-vinegar adobo seitan, garlic, green beans and shredded cabbage.

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Nutrition notebook

What 100 g contributes

Nutrition summary

At a glance

Higher inNo notable standouts

Calories

3kcal

12% cal

Protein

0.1g

61% cal

Carbs

0.5g

27% cal

Fat

0.1g

Small numbers, big impact

Everyday essentials

Fibre0.50g
Vitamin B120.00ฮผg
Vitamin D0.00ฮผg
Iodine0.00ฮผg
Iron0.20mg
Zinc0.00mg
Calcium5.00mg

Nutrition values are estimates and can vary with variety, brand, cooking method and water content.