Camphor Leaf
Aromatic
Dried leaves of the camphor tree, used for smoking — releases a distinct medicinal-floral aroma.
Where it comes from
Sichuan and southern China; the smoking medium for tea-smoked duck (zhang cha ya).
In the kitchen
Camphor leaves are dried leaves from the camphor tree, used primarily for smoking, imparting a distinct medicinal-floral aroma to dishes. They are a traditional smoking medium in Sichuan and southern China, especially for tea-smoked duck. The leaves are typically burned to produce smoke that flavors the food.