bouquet garni

Tied cooking herbs

A bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs tied together or wrapped in cheesecloth, added to soups, stews, and braises during cooking and removed before serving.

The classic French combination includes parsley, thyme, and bay leaf, though variations abound: She dropped a bouquet garni into the simmering stock.

herbs

thyme

Aromatic culinary herb

marjoram · tarragon · chervil · sage · oregano · savory · lovage · peppercorns · cloves · celery

preparation

bundle

Gathered items tied together

sachet · muslin · string · pouch · wrap · remove · discard · steep · infuse · simmer

dishes

stock

Goods kept for sale

  • brothClear simmered meat liquid
  • stewSlow-simmered meat dish
  • soupCooked liquid dish

casserole · pot-au-feu · daube · consommé · ragout · bouillabaisse · coq au vin · cassoulet · ratatouille · béchamel

aromatic

fragrant

Emitting pleasant smell

pungent · aromatic · subtle · infusion · essence · floral · piney · fresh · woody · balsamic

Categories
Opposites
herb/spice application method

bouquet garnispice rub

Blended aromatics for meat

dry rub · seasoning blend · spice paste · curry powder · garam masala

flavor extraction technique

bouquet garnimarinade

Seasoned steeping liquid

brine · garnish · herb oil · infused oil

flavor delivery method

bouquet garnispice rub

Blended aromatics for meat

dry rub · marinade · bark · table seasoning · condiment

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G