How to Make and Use Bouquet Garni
Master the classic technique of assembling bouquet garni, a blend of herbs wrapped in cheesecloth, used to elegantly flavor a stock, stew, or braising liquid.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Spice Blend
Cuisine French
Servings 1
Calories 10 kcal
Bouquet Garni 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs rosemary 1 handful flatleaf parsley leaves 6 sprigs thyme 5 peppercorns
1. Cut Cheesecloth in Large Square or Long Rectangle Cut the cheesecloth into large squares (large enough to hold all the herbs) or a long rectangle.
Layer three to four squares on top of each other or fold the cheesecloth three to four times to create three to four cheesecloth layers.
3. Place Herbs in the Center of the Cheesecloth Square 4. Tie Bouquet Garni with String or Twine
Calories: 10 kcal Carbohydrates: 2 g Protein: 1 g Fat: 1 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Sodium: 3 mg Potassium: 68 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 1 g Vitamin A: 643 IU Vitamin C: 15 mg Calcium: 36 mg Iron: 2 mg
Keyword authentic, cooking basics, Easy, Quick