Mexican bay leaf

Litsea glaucescens

spice · herb

Leaves milder and more floral than bay leaves, steeped or in Mexican marinades, escabeches and stews.

Origin

Mexico and Central America

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Like bay laurel, the leaf is taken out before serving: it stays tough, even cooked.

Did you know?

In Mexico, it is the kitchen bay leaf: Mediterranean bay is rare there.