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Bay Leaf
Laurus nobilis
Spice/HerbEssence
The quiet architect of depth. A bay leaf does not announce itself, but remove it and the dish loses a dimension you cannot name. It is the bass note of the herb world.
Nutrition Facts per 100g (standard reference)
Typical serving is much smaller (1-2 tsp). Values shown for nutritional comparison.
313
Calories
8.0g
Protein
75.0g
Carbs
8.4g
Fat
26.0g
Fiber
Source: USDA FoodData Central (approximate per 100g)
Where It's Used
Used across 18+ cuisines worldwide
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Recipes Using Bay Leaf
Albóndigas en Salsa
Spanish
Aloo Gosht
Pakistani
Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato
Portuguese
Arroz Carreteiro
Brazilian
Arroz con Pollo
Cuban
Arroz con Pollo
Equatorial Guinean
Arroz de Cabidela
Guinea-Bissauan
Arroz de Marisco
Portuguese
Arroz de Pato
Portuguese
Arroz de Tomate
Guinea-Bissauan
Atum de Cebolada
Cape Verdean
Ayam Betutu
Indonesian
Bafatada
Guinea-Bissauan
Bahamian Chicken Souse
Bahamian
Balyk Beshbarmak
Turkmen
Barbacoa
Mexican
Bariis Iskukaris
Djiboutian
Barszcz Czerwony
Polish
Beef and Stout Stew
South African
Beef Stew with Dumplings
English
Berner Platte
Swiss
Bhuna Khichuri
Bangladeshi
Bifana
Portuguese
Bigos
Polish
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