Laurel
Herbs$1.77 / 15gApproximate price based on Canadian supermarkets.
Laurel - an ingredient used in Mexican recipes (herbs). See the recipes that use this ingredient below.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Laurel, part of the herbs section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Red Menudo, Beef Birria and Carnitas Tacos. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with - the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using laurel
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Fresh herbs keep in the fridge wrapped in slightly damp kitchen paper inside a bag or container, and are best used within a few days. Dried versions (oregano, bay leaf, hibiscus flower) go in an airtight jar away from light and hold their aroma for months.
Substitutes
Epazote and hoja santa have very distinctive flavours with no exact substitute; if you can't find them, it's usually better to leave them out than to swap in another herb. Mexican oregano can be replaced with Mediterranean oregano, though its profile is more citrusy.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Laurel?
Laurel is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Red Menudo and Beef Birria. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Laurel in Canada?
You can buy Laurel online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latin American grocery stores in Canada.
How should Laurel be stored?
Fresh herbs keep in the fridge wrapped in slightly damp kitchen paper inside a bag or container, and are best used within a few days. Dried versions (oregano, bay leaf, hibiscus flower) go in an airtight jar away from light and hold their aroma for months.