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Bouquet Garni

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Bouquet Garni

Bouquet Garni

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Definition: A bundle of herbs and aromatics tied within sections of leek with cooking twine and simmered in stock to add flavor and aroma.

In addition to leeks, typical components of a bouquet garni are The tied bundle is then suspended in the simmering stock at the end of a length of cooking twine, so that it can be easily retrieved.
Pronunciation: bo-KAY gar-NEE

Also see: Sachet d'Épices

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