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How to use dried vanilla leaves bought in Thailand?

Vanilla leaf is a kind of herb with medicinal value. Its main uses are eating, dyeing and aromatherapy.

Edible: (1) Vanilla leaf is one of the commonly used spices in Southeast Asia. It can be made into juice and added to dessert. Fresh vanilla leaves can also be used for stewing or wrapping food and frying, and added to cooked rice. The cooked rice will have a special taste, which is very attractive. (2) Dried vanilla leaves can be used to brew boiled water, which has the functions of refreshing and clearing away heat. Thais use dried herbs in the same way as tea.

Dyeing addition: Fresh vanilla leaf juice can also be used to dye food. Such as: Thai food, ice cream, bean jelly and so on.

Aromatherapy: Fresh or dried vanilla leaves can be placed indoors or in the car as vanilla leaves, which are fragrant and refreshing, and are the top grade of green, healthy and environmentally friendly aromatherapy.

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