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Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• pork belly
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• oil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Combine pork belly, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a skillet; pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until skin is tender, 35 to 45 minutes.
3. 3 Drain and let sit at room temperature until pork has air-dried.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5 Fry pork in the hot oil, working in batches, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
6. 6 Remove fried pork with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

By lanrover

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• chicken thigh
• black peppercorn
• garlic
• soy sauce
• white vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Place chicken thighs, peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves, soy sauce, and vinegar into the bottom of a slow cooker in that order, making sure peppercorns and bay leaves are submerged into the liquid.
2. 2 Cover and cook on High until chicken thighs are no longer pink in the centers, about 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone of a thigh should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By michellekay

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• chicken
• white vinegar
• soy sauce
• ginger root
• black peppercorn
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Combine chicken, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, peppercorns, garlic, and bay leaves in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, basting chicken occasionally with the sauce.
2. 2 Remove the lid and continue to simmer until liquid has reduced by half, 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
3. 3 Transfer chicken to a serving plate. Strain liquid from the pot to remove bay leaves and other solids.
4. 4 Serve chicken hot and drizzle with strained sauce.

By Liza Cranis

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• white vinegar
• soy sauce
• ketchup
• garlic
• black pepper
• pork
• green bean

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together the vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and bay leaves in a large saucepan. Add the cubed pork, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the pork is tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally. If using the green beans, add them during the last half hour of cooking.

By joy

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• soy sauce
• water
• vinegar
• honey
• garlic
• black pepper
• chicken thigh

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
2. 2 In a large pot, mix soy sauce, water, vinegar, honey, garlic, bay leaves, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, and place the chicken into the pot. Reduce heat, cover, and cook 35 to 40 minutes.
3. 3 Remove chicken, drain on paper towels, and set aside. Discard bay leaves. Return the mixture to a boil, and cook until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups.
4. 4 Place chicken on the prepared grill, about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp. Serve with the remaining soy sauce mixture.

By HEART-OF-MIDLOTHIAN

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• coconut vinegar
• soy sauce
• garlic
• garlic powder
• annatto powder
• black pepper
• chicken
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine vinegar, soy sauce, ½ chopped garlic, bay leaves, garlic powder, 1 ½ teaspoons annatto powder, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken, stir to coat, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
2. 2 Remove chicken from marinade, shake off excess, and pat dry. Reserve remaining marinade.
3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until brown, about 4 minutes per side. Off heat, set skillet aside.
4. 4 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add remaining ½ chopped garlic; cook and stir until brown, about 3 minutes. Add remaining 1 ½ teaspoons annatto powder, reduce heat, and simmer, about 3 minutes.
5. 5 Pour annatto mixture over chicken; add reserved marinade. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. Uncover; cook until sauce has reduced slightly, about 10 minutes more.

By Allrecipes

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• pork loin roast
• chicken thigh
• garlic
• black pepper
• vinegar
• soy sauce
• vegetable oil
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Place pork and chicken into a stock pot. Rub with crushed garlic and torn bay leaf, season lightly with pepper, and coat with vinegar and soy sauce. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Bring meat and marinating liquid to a boil in a cast iron casserole or Dutch oven. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until meat is tender, about 30 minutes. If necessary, add water to prevent sauce from drying out.
3. 3 Strain liquid from meat and set aside; discard bay leaves. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork and chicken on all sides; reduce heat and stir in remaining 2 cloves of smashed garlic. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Pour in reserved cooking liquid, and continue simmering until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve hot.

By maxinne

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• white vinegar
• soy sauce
• garlic
• olive oil
• brown sugar
• black peppercorn
• onion
• chicken thigh
• scallion

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, brown sugar, and crushed peppercorns in a medium bowl until sugar is dissolved. Stir in bay leaves.
2. 2 Line the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) with onion slices. Place chicken thighs over onion and pour vinegar mixture over the top. Close and lock the lid.
3. 3 Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
4. 4 Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
5. 5 Release pressure using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Using tongs, transfer chicken thighs to the prepared baking sheet, skin-side up. Select Sauté function and cook until sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
6. 6 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to high.
7. 7 Cook chicken under the preheated broiler until skin is crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving plate and spoon sauce over the top. Garnish with scallions.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• pig's foot
• vinegar
• water
• soy sauce
• onion
• garlic
• black peppercorn
• sugar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine pig's feet, vinegar, water, soy sauce, onion, garlic, peppercorns, sugar, bay leaves, and salt in a stockpot. Bring to a boil. Allow to boil, 2 to 3 minutes.
2. 2 Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, pulls away easily from bones, and liquid thickens, about 1 hour. Serve hot over rice, if desired.

By lola

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• vegetable oil
• onion
• jalapeno pepper
• garlic
• turmeric
• cinnamon
• long-grain white rice
• chicken broth
• water
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large, heavy pan over medium heat. Stir in onion, jalapeños, and garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent; about 6 to 8 minutes.
2. 2 Stir in turmeric and cinnamon. Add rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Mix in chicken broth, water, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
3. 3 Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onion.

By Andi

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• onion
• garlic
• apple cider vinegar
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• black pepper
• chicken thigh
• paprika
• bok choy
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Combine onions, garlic, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and bay leaf in slow cooker. Season with black pepper. Place chicken thighs atop mixture. Sprinkle paprika over chicken thighs.
2. 2 Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
3. 3 Switch slow cooker to High. Add bok choy to chicken mixture; cook another 5 minutes. Garnish with green onion.

By Chris Denzer

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• soy sauce
• jalapeno pepper
• garlic
• chicken wing
• vegetable oil
• water
• peppercorn
• white vinegar
• white sugar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk soy sauce, jalapeno peppers, and garlic together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken wings and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. 2 Remove chicken wings from the marinade and shake off excess. Reserve marinade.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Place chicken wings in the hot oil and pan-fry for 2 minutes per side. Slowly pour in reserved marinade (including garlic) and water. Bring to a boil. Add bay leaves and peppercorns and simmer until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
4. 4 Stir in vinegar and cook for 5 minutes. Stir again and season with sugar and salt to taste. Serve hot.

By Javanese Journal

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• vegetable oil
• onion
• garlic
• pork belly
• soy sauce
• water
• black peppercorn
• vinegar
• brown sugar
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pork; cook just until evenly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Stir in soy sauce, water, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Reduce heat to low and cover stockpot. Cook until liquid is at a simmer, 1 to 2 minutes.
2. 2 Uncover stockpot, add vinegar, and cook without stirring until vinegar dissipates and liquid thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and basil, cover stock pot, and cook until pork is tender and cooking liquid has thickened to sauce consistency, 10 to 15 minutes.

By misch

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• chicken leg quarter
• white vinegar
• water
• sugar
• soy sauce
• black peppercorn
• onion
• garlic
• salt
• coconut milk

Instructions

1. 1 Combine the chicken, vinegar, water, sugar, soy sauce, bay leaves, crushed peppercorns, onion, and garlic in a large pot; stir and bring the mixture to a boil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Remove the chicken to a large serving platter and set aside. Increase the heat under the pot to medium and cook until the liquid reduces by about one-quarter, about 10 minutes. Season with salt; stir the coconut milk into the mixture. Cover and cook until the coconut milk appears oily, about 10 minutes. Pour the mixture over the chicken to serve.

By lola

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• chicken leg
• chicken thigh
• water
• white vinegar
• soy sauce
• sugar
• onion
• garlic
• black peppercorn
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place the chicken in a 6-quart pot. Pour the water, vinegar, and soy sauce over the chicken. Add the sugar, onion, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves to the pot; bring the mixture to a boil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low; simmer until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the pot and continue cooking the sauce until it thickens, about 10 minutes; season with salt.
2. 2 Return the chicken to the pot, making sure the chicken is covered entirely by the sauce. Cook together until the chicken is reheated, about 3 minutes.

By lola

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• curry powder
• chicken leg
• tiger prawn
• ham
• salt
• pepper
• coconut milk
• glutinous white rice

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with the curry powder and stir to evenly coat. Add the chicken and stir. Cover the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Stir the prawns into the mixture and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the ham and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Cover the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes.
2. 2 Pour the coconut milk into the skillet. Add the rice and stir. Reduce heat to low and cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.

By lola

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• pork liver
• pork lung
• pork heart
• white vinegar
• water
• salt
• pepper
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Place pork liver and pork lung into two separate saucepans; cover with water. Bring each pan to a boil; cook liver and lung until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain; cool liver and lung before chopping into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
2. 2 Combine liver, lung, and heart in a large pot over medium heat. Add vinegar, water, and bay leaves; season with salt and black pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer; cook for 5 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; simmer about 5 minutes. Stir liver mixture into onion mixture; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Serve hot.

By lola

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• duck leg
• salt
• black pepper
• vegetable oil
• onion
• garlic
• chicken broth
• rice vinegar
• soy sauce
• sambal chili paste
• hot pepper sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Season duck legs with salt and black pepper.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add duck legs, skin-side down, and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; drain all but 1 tablespoon fat from the skillet.
3. 3 Cook onion in reserved duck fat over medium heat until it begins to turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broth, vinegar, soy sauce, chili paste, and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.
4. 4 Return duck legs to the skillet, loosely cover, and simmer until duck legs are tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5. 5 Uncover, increase the heat to high, and cook until the sauce is thick, about 5 minutes; season with salt and black pepper to taste. Discard bay leaves before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• water
• corn flour
• potato
• red bell pepper
• ketchup
• peppercorn
• beef bouillon cube
• manzanilla olive
• onion
• tomato
• garlic
• onion
• cooking oil
• pepper
• salt
• beef chuck roast

Instructions

1. 1 Season beef with salt and black pepper; set aside.
2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat; add diced onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to a 6-quart pot. Brown beef chunks in the skillet, individually, on all sides; place in the pot.
3. 3 Add tomatoes, quartered onion, olives with brine, bouillon cubes, bay leaves, and crushed peppercorns to the pot; bring to a boil. Stir in ketchup; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 1 hour.
4. 4 Remove beef from the pot; set aside. Add bell pepper to the pot; simmer 30 minutes.
5. 5 Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet; add potatoes. Cook until golden brown; transfer to the pot.
6. 6 Slice beef against the grain; add to the pot. Stir and cook, 5 minutes. Whisk corn flour and water together in a small bowl; stir into sauce to thicken if its too thin.

By lola

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• hot pepper sauce
• olive
• pineapple chunk
• cocktail sausage
• carrot
• red bell pepper
• red potato
• tomato paste
• tomato sauce
• onion
• pineapple juice
• water
• garlic
• black pepper
• salt
• beef stew meat
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sprinkle beef with salt and black pepper and brown in the hot oil with garlic, about 10 minutes. Pour in water, pineapple juice, onion, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, turn heat to low, and simmer until beef is almost tender, 35 to 45 minutes.
2. 2 Stir potatoes, red bell pepper, carrot, mini sausages, pineapple chunks with their juice, olives, and bay leaves into the stew. Bring back to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 more minutes. Season with hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper.

By MattOlay V-H

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• green onion
• turmeric
• coconut cream
• oyster mushroom
• shiitake mushroom
• kitchen string
• cheesecloth
• black peppercorn
• garlic
• shallot
• garlic
• chicken leg quarter
• coconut oil
• brown sugar
• coffee
• soy sauce
• cane vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, coffee, and brown sugar in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
2. 2 Heat coconut oil in an 8-quart Dutch oven over high heat. Working in batches, add chicken, skin sides down first, and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.
3. 3 Drain all but 2 tablespoons drippings from Dutch oven and return to heat. Add chopped garlic and fry until light brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove to a small bowl, leaving drippings in the pot. Add shallots and minced garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until shallots are translucent and garlic has browned, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Put peppercorns and bay leaves in a square of cheesecloth tied with kitchen string. Add browned chicken quarters, vinegar mixture, and spice bundle to Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add shiitake and oyster mushrooms, coconut cream, and turmeric. Cover and simmer until chicken is tender, 15 to 20 minutes more.
5. 5 Cut leg quarters in half at joint or pull meat from bones and shred. Remove spice bundle and skim fat from sauce. Return chicken to the sauce. Sprinkle with green onions and the fried garlic.

By Yana Gilbuena

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• thai basil
• mung bean sprout
• jalapeno pepper
• lime
• cilantro
• scallion
• enoki mushroom
• firm tofu
• vegetable oil
• rice noodle
• star anise
• ginger
• cinnamon stick
• garlic
• soy sauce
• onion
• vegetable stock

Instructions

1. 1 Place vegetable stock, onion, soy sauce, garlic, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger, star anise, and bay leaves in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until flavors combine, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove solids with a slotted spoon and keep broth hot.
2. 2 Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside until noodles are softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Divide noodles among 6 serving bowls.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add tofu in a single layer and fry, in batches, until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side.
4. 4 Simmer fried tofu and mushrooms in broth until heated through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to serving bowls. Top with scallions and cilantro. Ladle in hot broth.
5. 5 Serve lime wedges, jalapeno peppers, bean sprouts, and basil alongside for garnishing each bowl.

By Annette Marcelo

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• cilantro
• coconut milk
• potato
• red pepper flake
• makrut lime leaf
• fish sauce
• water
• chicken broth
• carrot
• green bell pepper
• curry powder
• lemongrass
• ginger root
• garlic
• shallot
• onion
• chicken
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken and onion in hot oil until chicken is lightly browned and onion is soft and translucent; remove onion and chicken from the pot and set aside.
2. 2 Sauté shallots in drippings in the pot for about 1 minute, then stir in garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and curry powder. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes, then stir in bell pepper and carrots. Return chicken and onion to the pot and stir in chicken broth, water, and fish sauce. Season with lime leaves, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes.
3. 3 Bring to a boil and add potatoes. Return to a boil and pour in coconut milk. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 40 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
4. 4 Portion soup into bowls. Garnish each dish with a cilantro sprig.

By Emily B

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• cilantro
• bean sprout
• coconut milk
• potato
• makrut lime leaf
• red pepper flake
• vegetarian fish sauce
• water
• vegetable broth
• tofu
• mushroom
• carrot
• green bell pepper
• curry powder
• lemongrass
• ginger root
• garlic
• shallot
• onion
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Saute onion and shallots until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic, ginger, lemon grass, and curry powder. Cook for about 5 minutes, to release the flavors of the curry. Stir in green pepper, carrots, mushrooms, and tofu.
2. 2 Pour in vegetable stock and water. Season with fish sauce, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and lime leaves. Bring to a boil, then stir in potatoes and coconut milk. When soup returns to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 40 to 60 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Garnish each bowl with a pile of bean sprouts and cilantro.

By Emily B

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• salt
• sugar
• tamarind juice
• white anchovy
• water
• chile paste
• garlic
• shallot
• onion
• vegetable oil
• cucumber
• egg
• white anchovy
• peanut
• oil
• salt
• ginger
• ginger
• long grain rice
• water
• coconut milk

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Make the rice: Stir coconut milk, water, rice, fresh ginger, ground ginger, bay leaf, and salt together in a medium saucepan.
3. 3 Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf and keep rice warm until garnish and sauce are ready.
4. 4 While the rice is cooking, make the garnish: Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in peanuts and cook briefly, until lightly browned. Remove peanuts with a slotted spoon and place onto paper towels to soak up excess grease.
5. 5 Return the skillet to the stove. Stir in anchovies and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels. Discard oil and wipe out the skillet.
6. 6 Make the sauce: Heat oil in the clean skillet. Stir in onion, shallots, and garlic; cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
7. 7 Mix in chile paste and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally; if mixture is too dry, add water as needed.
8. 8 Stir in anchovies and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in tamarind juice, sugar, and salt; simmer until sauce is thick, about 5 minutes.
9. 9 Ladle warm rice into bowls. Top with warm sauce, then top with peanuts, fried anchovies, hard-boiled eggs, and cucumber.

By Tuty Jek

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• fried shallot
• thai basil
• coconut milk
• coconut milk
• white sugar
• salt
• makrut lime leaf
• tamarind juice
• lemongrass
• vegetable oil
• turmeric root
• white peppercorn
• ginger
• galangal
• garlic
• shallot
• cumin seed
• coriander
• candlenut
• lemon
• chicken

Instructions

1. 1 Soak chicken pieces in lemon juice for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast candlenuts, coriander, and cumin in the skillet until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large mortar and pestle and grind into a paste with shallots, garlic, galangal, ginger, peppercorns, and turmeric. Work in batches if necessary.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spice paste and stir until aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes. Add lemongrass, tamarind juice, lime leaves, bay leaves, salt, and sugar.
4. 4 Rinse lemon juice off chicken pieces and slide them into the skillet. Turn to coat evenly with spices. Pour in thin and thick coconut milk. Simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes. Add basil leaves. Continue cooking until chicken is tender, about 15 minutes more.
5. 5 Serve chicken and sauce in a bowl, sprinkled with fried shallots.

By GrowinKitchen

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• ketchup
• beer
• worcestershire sauce
• ground beef

Instructions

1. 1 Mix ketchup, beer, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves together in a slow cooker (such as Crock-Pot®) set over High.
2. 2 Form ground beef into meatballs. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook meatballs, turning as needed, until browned, about 7 minutes.
3. 3 Place meatballs in the slow cooker. Cook on High until sauce is thick, about 5 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.

By dolphinut

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• butter
• garlic
• chicken stock
• white wine
• baby bok choy

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the garlic and bay leaf until the garlic is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock and white wine, and increase heat to a full boil. Cook the sauce, stirring often, until reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Lay the bok choy halves, cut sides down, into the sauce, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Serve with sauce spooned over bok choy.

By Valerie Taylor

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• beef tamale
• beef broth
• water
• chili powder
• long grain rice

Instructions

1. 1 Place tamales in a large pot; mash with a potato masher. Add beef broth, water, chili powder, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Cover and let stand for about 5 minutes.

By KenderFriend

Ingredients

• ✓ bay leaf
• heavy cream
• chicken broth
• salt
• black pepper
• cardoon
• gruyere cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Combine heavy cream, chicken broth, and bay leaf in a large saucepan; season with salt and pepper. Add cardoon pieces. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until cardoon is soft, about 1 hour.
2. 2 Transfer cardoon pieces to a 9x13-inch baking dish with a slotted spoon.
3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. 4 Simmer cream mixture until reduced to 3/4 cup, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour cream over cardoon pieces in the baking dish. Sprinkle Gruyere cheese on top.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until top is browned, about 30 minutes.

By Swoopadoop