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bouquet garni tied with string
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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Spice Blend
Cuisine French
Servings 1
Calories 10 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Bouquet Garni

  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 handful flatleaf parsley leaves
  • 6 sprigs thyme
  • 5 peppercorns

Instructions
 

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.
2. Lie Cheesecloth Flat
  • Lie the layered cheesecloth on a flat surface.
3. Place Herbs in the Center of the Cheesecloth Square
  • Place the herbs in the center of the cheesecloth square.
4. Tie Bouquet Garni with String or Twine
  • Cut a strand of string or twine.
  • Tie up the bouquet garni with a strand of string or twine.

Nutrition

Calories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 643IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg
Keyword authentic, cooking basics, Easy, Quick
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