• cashew@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Bay leaves contain several different fatty acids which, when cooked, are transferred into your food. Fatty acids have a large effect on the flavour and nutrition of food. Next time to cook plain rice, add a few bay leaves to the pot and you will notice the change in flavour.

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      1 year ago

      Also not many soups I don’t add bay leaves to.