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[–] Telodzrum 93 points 1 year ago (5 children)

If you don’t think a bay leaf is doing anything, go ahead and do an A/B test next time you cook. Enjoy the revelation.

[–] SexyTimeSasquatch 55 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They should probably find some fresher bay leaves too. Really good quality ones are game changing.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Or just get a plant - they're pretty hardy things! Get a little baby bay tree for your balcony or doorstep! Just make sure you bring them in over winter if it gets below freezing regularly or it'll go into hibernation

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

Was gonna suggest that, too. It kinda fills in the gaps you didn't notice were there.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It's easier to just make bayleaf tea and taste it. This also works to show the contrast between fresh bay leaves and dried, and decent dried bay leaves and super old stuff that's been sitting at the back of your spice cupboard for 10 years.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Would it help to slightly salt the water that you’re using to do the A/B test? Or if that’s unnecessary?

[–] oaklandnative 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Pretty much everything you cook should have salt added or it will taste bland. Salt brings out other flavors. There's a reason "under seasoned" is an expression that often simply means "under salted."

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

Would it help to slightly salt the water that you’re using to do the A/B test? Or if that’s unnecessary?