Tihue (Chilean laurel)

Laurelia sempervirens

spice

Chilean laurel: leaves, bark and seeds ground into a spice.

Origin

Chile

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Like bay, a leaf simmers in the dish and is removed before serving; the ground spice is used by the pinch.

Did you know?

Its seeds are known in English as Peruvian nutmeg.