Chapter 14 half the glory

--------------- half the glory --------------- Operation (Figure 11) Operation (Figure 12) That afternoon, I met bay leaf. W, who was busy dancing in the open kitchen, suddenly shouted: Where did my bay leaf go? The hustle and bustle in the kitchen is a joy, and the guests certainly want to be a part of it.As a result, I finally found the small glass bottle containing the last two leaves in a corner of the drawer.Oh, it turns out that bay leaves look like this. An ordinary dry leaf, when gently rubbed by hand, it will emit a sweet to strong smell.This is the "laurel crown" made of bay leaves that was worn on the heads of a group of poets, scholars and Olympic Games winners when they were honored as far back as the Greco-Roman era.Today, bay leaf is widely used in the cooking of thick soup, curry, pastry and dessert, and has "victory" become an indispensable spice. Perhaps it should be awarded a laurel crown to itself.

Known as the most ordinary-looking, least ostentatious but also the most powerful "big sister" among spices, the unique character of bay leaf is reflected in her preference to "leave halfway"-put it in a pot and cook with other ingredients, bay leaf After cooking for a long time, it is prone to bitterness, so pay attention to take it out halfway, and what is left is the special sweet fragrance that should be the finishing touch. Being able to retire after success, willing to serve as a foil but not aggressive, in the ups and downs of a "pot" of daily life, bay leaves have given us great inspiration.

To be honest, it is not easy to leave the field and take half of the glory.