How to Properly Add Bay Leaves to Soup: When a Seasoning Can Become Poison
Bay leaf is a seasoning that adds an unusual taste and aroma to a dish.
However, it is important to know how to properly add it to dishes.
Culinary expert of HERE NEWS, chef and fourth-class baker Yulia Arkhipova will tell you how not to turn bay leaf into poison for the body.
Bay leaf: how to use it correctly
It is believed that the best way to reveal the taste of bay leaf in a dish is to knead it a little in your hands beforehand. Then it will release its oils faster when added to soup.
When it comes to adding the spice, the most optimal time is considered to be 5 minutes before turning off the pan. However, in the case of stews and other dishes, it is better to increase this time to 10 minutes, otherwise the spice will not have time to reveal its aroma and taste.
After cooking, it is better to remove all the leaves from the dish, otherwise it may become too bitter or even spoil due to the abundance of essential oils.
At the same time, bay leaf can become a real poison for some categories of people. In particular, pregnant women should refrain from this spice, since the use of bay leaf can negatively affect the development of the fetus.
