Ziółko Bay Leaf, Gluten-Free - 10 g

Ziółko Bay Leaf consists of 100% whole bay leaves (Laurus nobilis) from Turkey. With a spicy, bitter aroma – a classic ingredient in Polish cuisine: chicken broth, cabbage soup, beetroot soup, bigos, meat marinades, pickled and preserved gherkins. An ingredient in garam masala.

About the product

Ziółko Bay Leaf consists of whole, dried leaves of the noble laurel (Laurus nobilis) from Turkey – the most classic spice in Polish regional cuisine. When properly dried, the leaves retain a pleasant, spicy-bitter aroma with a subtle hint of eucalyptus.

Bay leaves are an integral part of almost every Polish soup – chicken broth, cabbage soup, beetroot soup, sour rye soup – as well as traditional bigos. They are indispensable in goulash sauces, roasted meats, game stews and marinades. It is also used in pickling cucumbers, marinating mushrooms and preserving mushrooms in vinegar. An interesting fact: ground bay leaves are an ingredient in the popular Indian spice blend garam masala.

• 100% bay leaf – a single ingredient, from Turkey
• Spicy, bitter aroma – classic, with a hint of eucalyptus
• A classic of Polish cuisine – chicken broth, cabbage soup, beetroot soup, bigos, goulash, marinades
• Essential for pickling and marinating – cucumbers, mushrooms, peppers
• Gluten-free, GMO-free and preservative-free

Uses

A classic spice of Polish cuisine: chicken broth, cabbage soup, white and red beetroot soup, sour rye soup, pea soup, bigos, beef and venison goulash, roast pork, meat marinades. Ingredient in home-made preserves: pickled and tinned cucumbers, marinated mushrooms, marinated peppers, herring in marinade. Ground – an ingredient in garam masala.

Suggested use

Add 2–3 whole leaves to a pot of soup or stew at the start of cooking (the aroma is released slowly). For marinades: 1 leaf per 1 litre of brine. Remove the leaves before serving – they are inedible and do not soften during cooking. Use ground bay leaves sparingly – they have an intense aroma and it is easy to overdo it.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in a dry, dark place, protected from light, moisture and foreign odours.

Ingredients

Bay leaf 100%.