swap_horiz Bay Leaf Alternatives

1

Thyme

Thyme is an aromatic herb from the Mediterranean region, derived from the leaves of the Thymus vulgaris plant, which bel...

Mediterranean Savory Earthy Stews

9.1 Excellent

2

Makrut Lime Leaf

Makrut lime leaf comes from the Citrus hystrix tree, a species native to Southeast Asia. Distinguished by its glossy, do...

Savory Citrusy Curry Southeast Asian

9.0 Excellent

3

Mediterranean Oregano

Mediterranean oregano refers primarily to Origanum vulgare and closely related species in the mint family (Lamiaceae) na...

Mediterranean Savory Earthy Sauces

9.0 Excellent

4

Curry Leaf

Curry leaves are the aromatic foliage of Murraya koenigii, a small tropical tree native to South Asia and a member of th...

Tempering Savory South Asian Citrusy

8.9 Great

5

Biryani Masala

Biryani masala is a ground spice blend central to South Asian cuisine, specifically formulated to season biryani, a laye...

Savory Aromatic South Asian Blend

8.7 Great

6

Dried Oregano

Dried oregano is a widely used herb derived from the leaves of the Origanum vulgare plant, which is native to the Medite...

Mediterranean Herb Savory Pungent

8.6 Great

7

Sage

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is an evergreen subshrub native to the Mediterranean region, belonging to the mint family Lami...

Mediterranean Poultry Savory Earthy

8.6 Great

8

Dried Lime

Dried lime, also known as black lime or loomi, is a citrus fruit that has been dried until it becomes hard and dark, dev...

Savory Sour Persian Fruit

8.5 Great

9

Dried Thyme

Dried thyme consists of the leaves of *Thymus vulgaris*, an evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is a s...

Mediterranean Herb Savory Earthy

8.3 Great

10

Indian Bay Leaf

Indian bay leaf, commonly called tej patta, is the aromatic leaf of Cinnamomum tamala, a tree native to parts of the Him...

Indian Savory Rice Leaf

8.3 Great

11

Fennel Seed

Fennel seeds are the dried fruits of Foeniculum vulgare, a flowering plant species belonging to the carrot family native...

Mediterranean Seed Savory Sweet

8.2 Great

12

Dried Bay Leaf

Dried bay leaves are obtained from Laurus nobilis, an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. The leaves are...

Mediterranean Savory Aromatic Laurus

8.2 Great

13

Spearmint

Spearmint, scientifically known as Mentha spicata, is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia but now cultivated glob...

Cooling Mediterranean Tea Savory

8.2 Great

14

Goda Masala

Goda masala, also known as kala masala, is a traditional dark and aromatic spice blend originating from the Maharashtra...

Savory Aromatic Blend Curry

8.2 Great

15

Holy Basil

Holy basil, scientifically known as Ocimum tenuiflorum, is an aromatic perennial plant in the mint family native to the...

Tea Savory South Asian Peppery

8.1 Great

16

Marjoram

Marjoram, scientifically known as Origanum majorana, is a perennial herb in the mint family native to the Mediterranean...

Mediterranean Savory Sweet Sauces

8.0 Great

17

Lemon Thyme

Lemon thyme is an aromatic, perennial herb scientifically classified as a cultivar or hybrid within the Thymus genus. It...

Mediterranean Poultry Savory Citrusy

7.9 Good

18

Mexican Bay Leaf

Mexican bay leaf, scientifically known as Litsea glaucescens, is an evergreen tree or large shrub native to Mexico and p...

Savory Aromatic Mexican Soups

7.5 Good

19

Indonesian Bay Leaf

The Indonesian bay leaf, scientifically known as Syzygium polyanthum, is an aromatic spice native to Southeast Asia and...

Savory Aromatic Indonesian Stews

7.4 Good

20

Dried Curry Leaf

Dried curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) is an aromatic leaf from a tree native to the Indian subcontinent, a foundational fl...

Indian Savory Aromatic Leaf

7.0 Good