Laurel
Laurel is a shrub of the family Lauraceae, native to the Mediterranean region but has been cultivated also in Northern Europe ever since.
Its leaves is what we use in the kitchen, as a condiment. Normally we use the dried leaves of a milder flavor, as the leaves are very bitter (reserves its use for marinades with vinegar).
Its use is widespread in food especially in European kitchens for preparing stews, soups, stews and meat dishes, seafood and even desserts like rice pudding and custard. Its flavor is sweet and spicy, with a touch cool. The leaves used in cooking, are removed before serving the dish, although sometimes crushed to give even more flavor to the food.
Other uses of the bay
A curious comment that the laurel in antiquity was associated with victory, to victory and had symbolic connotations Roman and Christian cultures. When Jesus entered Jerusalem, he was received with palms and laurel Roman emperors and generals were crowned with laurel, symbol of victory.
In addition, wood laurel tree is very hard, so it has been used extensively in Andalusia Handicraft heritage of Arab traditions.
As Laurel medicinal properties noteworthy that aids digestion, it is stomach tonic that stimulates the appetite and is carminative (helps expel gas and reduces colic and flatulence).
Although we must be careful about the laurel plant, as its contact can cause dermatitis and above all not to be confused with the actual bay (its shape looks like a lot), because it is toxic.
Its leaves is what we use in the kitchen, as a condiment. Normally we use the dried leaves of a milder flavor, as the leaves are very bitter (reserves its use for marinades with vinegar).
Its use is widespread in food especially in European kitchens for preparing stews, soups, stews and meat dishes, seafood and even desserts like rice pudding and custard. Its flavor is sweet and spicy, with a touch cool. The leaves used in cooking, are removed before serving the dish, although sometimes crushed to give even more flavor to the food.
Other uses of the bay
A curious comment that the laurel in antiquity was associated with victory, to victory and had symbolic connotations Roman and Christian cultures. When Jesus entered Jerusalem, he was received with palms and laurel Roman emperors and generals were crowned with laurel, symbol of victory.
In addition, wood laurel tree is very hard, so it has been used extensively in Andalusia Handicraft heritage of Arab traditions.
As Laurel medicinal properties noteworthy that aids digestion, it is stomach tonic that stimulates the appetite and is carminative (helps expel gas and reduces colic and flatulence).
Although we must be careful about the laurel plant, as its contact can cause dermatitis and above all not to be confused with the actual bay (its shape looks like a lot), because it is toxic.
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