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There is no generic recipe for bouquet garni, but most recipes include [[parsley]], [[thyme]] and [[bay leaf]]. Depending on the recipe, the bouquet garni may include [[basil]], [[celery|celery leaves]], [[thyme]], [[chervil]], [[rosemary]], [[peppercorns]], [[savory]] and [[tarragon]]. Sometimes, vegetables such as [[carrot]], [[celery]], [[celery|celery root]], [[leek]], [[onion]] and [[Parsley|parsley root]], are also included in the bouquet. | There is no generic recipe for bouquet garni, but most recipes include [[parsley]], [[thyme]] and [[bay leaf]]. Depending on the recipe, the bouquet garni may include [[basil]], [[celery|celery leaves]], [[thyme]], [[chervil]], [[rosemary]], [[peppercorns]], [[savory]] and [[tarragon]]. Sometimes, vegetables such as [[carrot]], [[celery]], [[celery|celery root]], [[leek]], [[onion]] and [[Parsley|parsley root]], are also included in the bouquet. | ||
Occasionally, the bouquet is not bound with string, and its ingredients are instead filled into a small sachet, a net, or even a tea strainer. | Occasionally, the bouquet is not bound with string, and its ingredients are instead filled into a small sachet, a net, or even a tea strainer, when it is known as a sachet d’épices. | ||
Traditionally, the aromatics are bound within [[leek]] leaves, though a coffee filter or [[butcher's twine]]/[[kitchen string]] can be used in their place. | Traditionally, the aromatics are bound within [[leek]] leaves, though a coffee filter or [[butcher's twine]]/[[kitchen string]] can be used in their place. | ||
Revision as of 09:47, 13 January 2017
The bouquet garni (French for "garnished bouquet") is a bundle of herbs usually tied together with string and mainly used to prepare soup, stock, and various stews. The bouquet is boiled (usually for a long time) with the other ingredients, but is removed prior to consumption.
There is no generic recipe for bouquet garni, but most recipes include parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Depending on the recipe, the bouquet garni may include basil, celery leaves, thyme, chervil, rosemary, peppercorns, savory and tarragon. Sometimes, vegetables such as carrot, celery, celery root, leek, onion and parsley root, are also included in the bouquet.
Occasionally, the bouquet is not bound with string, and its ingredients are instead filled into a small sachet, a net, or even a tea strainer, when it is known as a sachet d’épices.
Traditionally, the aromatics are bound within leek leaves, though a coffee filter or butcher's twine/kitchen string can be used in their place.
Dishes made with a bouquet garni include:
- Beef Bourguignon
- Pot au feu
- Poule au pot
- Carbonnade flamande
- Lapin chasseur
- Ossobuco
- Bouillabaisse
See also
We have a number of bouquets garni recipes tailored for specific dishes