Welcome to the delectable realm of bay leaf sauce, where aromatic leaves meet culinary excellence. Bay leaves, known for their distinct and earthy flavor, have been cherished in various cuisines worldwide for centuries. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to elevate your dishes, bay leaf sauce offers a versatile and flavorful twist to your culinary creations. This article will guide you through the nuances of selecting the right bay leaves, exploring different cooking techniques, and providing a collection of irresistible recipes that showcase the magic of bay leaf sauce. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more!
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
FRIED FRUIT WITH BAY LEAF SAUCE
This is a wonderful dessert. A combination of fried summer berries (red currants, purple grapes) and sage leaves dipped into a tasty bay leaf sauce. The bay leaf sauce has a wonderful taste of vanilla and herbal flavors. Together with the fruity flavors of the still warm berries and the wonderful taste of fried sage this makes a summerly dessert.
Provided by Thorsten
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Sauce (can be prepared in advance): mix all ingredients in a small pot. Heat on medium high heat and stir all the time. The mixture will thicken during heating to a temperature of about 175 F (80 C). It is important that during heating the mixture will constantly be stirred. Do not let the sauce boil. The sauce has the right conistency, if it builds a thick film on the backside of a tablespoon.
- Remove sauce from heat and stir for 2 minutes. Set aside and let cool down completely.
- Prepare berries: Wash small panicles of red currant and pat dry with paper towels. Wash grapes and cut into clusters of 3-5 berries.
- In a suited pot or deep fryer heat about 2 inches high oil for frying.
- Combine flour, sugar, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon.
- Mix egg, milk and 1 tablespoon oil. Add to flour mixture and beat until smooth.
- Dip berries and sage leaves into batter.
- Fry berries in hot oil for about 1 minute or until batter is light golden brown. Fry sage leaves until batter is light golden brown and puffed up.
- Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
- While still warm sprinkle the fired red currant berries and the sage leaves slightly with some sugar.
- Serve berries and sage leaves still warm with the cold bay leaf sauce.
- NOTE: You can replace the berries in this recipe against others of your choice, but use fresh ones. They should not be to sweet. Or choose a sweet and a more tart one.
- NOTE: I used fresh bay leaves. If you have no fresh leaves, you can use dried ones, but you may have to use more leaves. Try the sauce during heating and add more leaves to your taste. The sauce should have a delicate vanilla taste and additional notes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 464.9, Sodium 151.9, Carbohydrate 75.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 37.5, Protein 17.5
BAY LEAF SAUCE
Make and share this Bay Leaf Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by littlemafia
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 1 1/2 cup, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine ingredients and cook slowly for 15 minutes.
- Strain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 691.8, Fat 0.2, Sodium 70, Carbohydrate 176.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 159.9, Protein 1.8
Tips for Making Bay Leaf Sauce:
- Use fresh bay leaves. Dried bay leaves can be used, but fresh bay leaves will give your sauce a more intense flavor.
- Add the bay leaves early in the cooking process. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Use a variety of bay leaves. There are different types of bay leaves available, each with its own unique flavor. Experiment with different types to find the one you like best.
- Don't overdo it with the bay leaves. A few bay leaves will go a long way. Too many bay leaves can make your sauce bitter.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving. Bay leaves are not meant to be eaten. They can be removed with a slotted spoon or strainer.
Conclusion:
Bay leaf sauce is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you are making a simple pasta sauce or a more complex dish, bay leaf sauce is a great way to add flavor and depth. So next time you are looking for a new sauce to try, give bay leaf sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.
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