Bouquet Garni
Elevate your soups, stews, stocks, and sauces with the timeless flavor of a classic Bouquet Garni—a simple yet aromatic bundle of fresh herbs that transforms your cooking. This French culinary essential combines sprigs of fresh parsley and thyme with a fragrant bay leaf, all wrapped in leek leaves or cheesecloth and secured with kitchen twine to create a tidy, mess-free package. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile flavor booster infuses dishes with depth and complexity while being effortlessly removed before serving. Perfect for home cooks looking to achieve elevated, restaurant-quality results, this time-honored technique is a must-have for your culinary repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 4 sprigs Fresh parsley
- 3 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2 leaves Leek leaves or cheesecloth
- 1 piece Kitchen twine
Directions
Step 1
Lay one leek leaf flat on a clean surface (or spread out a small square of cheesecloth).
Step 2
Place the parsley sprigs, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf in the center of the leek leaf or cheesecloth.
Step 3
Fold the leek leaf around the herbs to create a small, secure bundle. If using cheesecloth, gather up the edges to enclose the herbs inside.
Step 4
Use the kitchen twine to tightly tie the bundle shut so no herbs fall out.
Step 5
Add the bouquet garni to your soup, stew, stock, or sauce while it cooks. Remove and discard the bundle before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 18.6 grams (18.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 13 |
| Total Fat 0.10g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.00g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 2.80g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.80g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 0.50g | |
| Protein 0.40g | 1% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 27mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 67mg | 1% |
Source of Calories