I got some bay leaf branches, so I made homemade dried bay leaves. I was able to easily make it at home while enjoying the original bay leaf scent.
The leaves are not very fragrant before they are dried, but when they are boiled in hot water or dried, they give off a sweet, spicy scent.
Dried bay leaf is useful for stewed dishes such as curry and soup, and marinades such as pickles.
You can also break the leaves into small pieces, and place them on your bedside or desk for a pleasant scent.
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INGREDIENTS for Dried Bay Leaves
- Bay leaves, as needed
INSTRUCTIONS for Dried Bay Leaves
STEP
Picking bay leaves
- Pick the bay leaves and wash them.
STEP
Dip in hot water
- Boil water in a pot, add the bay leaves, and quickly dip them into the boiling water for about 30 seconds.
- After draining with a colander, spread it on a paper towel and wipe off the moisture.
STEP
Drying bay leaves
- Arrange bay leaves in a vegetable drying basket or flat colander, and dry them in a well-ventilated place without direct sunlight.
- If you want the leaves to dry straight so they do not curl up, place a flat colander on top to weigh them down.
- It is ready when the leaves are dry in about two weeks.
NOTES
- Bay leaves are useful for stewed dishes such as curry and soup, and marinades such as pickles.
- You can also break the leaves into small pieces, and place them on your bedside or desk for a pleasant scent.
PRESERVATION
・It can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 months, or in the freezer for about 1 year.
