【Culinary Applications】Bulk dried bay leaves are an important spice for preparing soups and stews. Their unique sweet aroma adds layers of flavor to dishes. When making red-braised pork, braised foods, and soups, bay leaves are essential seasonings. Bay leaves can also be used in marinating ingredients, preparing调味 sauces, or as a flavor enhancer in soups and stews, adding warm sweet flavors to dishes. In Western cuisine, bay leaves are commonly used in making stocks, stews, and seafood dishes.