Yes, bay leaf can be found in Davao. The region's warm climate and rich soil make it suitable for growing various herbs, including bay laurel. Local markets and grocery stores in Davao often sell fresh or dried bay leaves, which are used in various culinary dishes. Additionally, some gardeners in the area may cultivate bay trees for personal use.
Bay leaves grow on the Bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis)Basic information can be found on Wikipedia. See the link below.
A bay leaf is a herb derived from a shrub of the family Lauraceae.
Bay leaf in Tamil is called "Brinji ilai" or "Tejpatha ilai."
No but you can use Bay leaf for curry leaf
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Typically, one whole bay leaf is equivalent to about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of crushed bay leaf. The exact amount can vary depending on the potency of the bay leaf and personal preference for flavor intensity. It's best to start with a smaller quantity and adjust according to taste.
No. 'Bay leaf' is an English word. Its Italian meaning is foglia di alloro.
The Tamil name for bay leaf is "பிரியாணி இலை" (Piriyani ilai).
basil leaf in malay
Bay leaf in Hindi is called "तेज पत्ता" (Tej patta).
It is "bay leaf"... in broader sense YES it is called bay leaf, But real TEJ-PAATA in Indian means a particular variety. Note the following found in wikipedia: Indian bay leaf" (also tej pat, tejpat, tejpata तेजपत्ता or Tamalpatra तमालपत्र or Biryani aaku or Bagaara aaku or Palav aaku in Telugu or Punnai ilai in Tamil) In appearance, the leaf of the malabatrum tree is similar to the other bay leaves, but is culinarily quite different, having a fragrance and taste similar to Cinnamomum_aromaticum bark, but milder. In culinary terms, it is misleading to call it bay leaf because it is of a different genus from the bay laurel tree, does not taste the same as the bay laurel leaf, and cannot be used in cooking as a substitute for the bay laurel leaf.Thanks
What part of the tree does a bay LEAF come from? I think you answered your own question.