Bouquet Garni

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

• celery
• fresh thyme
• parsley stems
• bay leaf

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