What Are Leaf sprigs and How Can I Use Them?
Wondering what to do with leaf sprigs? This guide covers how to pick them, cook them, store them, and swap them, plus 7 recipes to put them to work.
Quick facts
- In Chinese
- 叶小枝
- British (UK) term
- Leaf sprigs
- en français
- brins de feuilles
- en español
- ramitas de hojas
Recipes using leaf sprigs
There are 7 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Salmon Classic
This classic salmon is always welcomed by party. For sure, but also a good appetizer at any meal.
Savoury Puffs (Australia)
Australian savoury choux pastry puffs filled with a béchamel-style mixture and salmon, chicken, shrimp or asparagus. Elegant French-inspired party appetizer.
New Year's Day Bloody Mary Soup
A Bloody Mary in a bowl: smooth tomato soup with celery, horseradish, Worcestershire, and lime, spiked with vodka stirred in off the heat. The savory, boozy New Year's Day hair-of-the-dog, served warm in mugs.
Carrot Pudding (Gajraila)
Traditional Pakistani gajraila with grated carrots slow-simmered in milk with rice, cardamom, slivered almonds, pistachios, and raisins. A fragrant, creamy dessert served hot or cold.
Sri Lanka Miris Malu Stewed Fish with Spices
Miris malu is a fiery Sri Lankan fish stew. Cubed fish simmers gently with tamarind, black pepper, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves in a thin, punchy chili-spiked broth.
Sri Lanka Curried Leeks
Sri Lankan curried leeks simmer in two rounds of coconut milk with turmeric, green chilies, and curry leaves. A creamy, mild vegetarian curry that comes together in 40 minutes.
