What does it taste like?
Flavor and texture vary by variety, freshness, and preparation.
Herbs and spices
Bay leaf
월계수잎
Common aliases
bay leaf · bay leaves
What is Bay leaf?
Bay leaf appears in Korean soups, stir-fries, salads, and side dishes. The source recipe may use a particular cut or form, so check the Korean ingredient note before cooking.
How is it used?
Use the form and amount listed in the recipe; trim or rinse as needed.
Where can you buy it?
Look for fresh bay leaf with no off smell or sliminess.
How should you store it?
Refrigerate promptly and follow the package date when one is provided.
Possible substitutes
Omit it or use a small piece of dried thyme; the aroma will differ.
Recipes using Bay leaf
Side Dishes
Low-Moisture Soybean Paste Pork(된장숙성저수분수육)
Pork shoulder seasoned with low-sodium soybean paste, garlic, ginger, peppercorns, and bay leaf, then cooked gently over onions and green onion.
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