Provencal bouquet garni with garlic

1 serving

5 minutes

Provencal bouquet garni with garlic is a fragrant mix of fresh herbs and vegetables used in classic French cuisine to impart a refined aroma to dishes. This bouquet garni consists of the green part of leeks, green onions, garlic, and rosemary tied into a neat bundle added to soups, broths, and stews. Garlic adds a slight spiciness to the mix while rosemary contributes notes of pine freshness. After cooking, the bouquet garni is removed, leaving only the rich flavor and aroma in the dish. This culinary technique dates back to ancient French traditions when chefs aimed to create depth of flavor without the need for chopping herbs. Provencal bouquet garni with garlic is an ideal complement to meat and vegetable dishes, giving them an authentic French character.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 44.4
• Proteins: 2.3g
• Fats: 0.3g
• Carbohydrates: 9.9g

Ingredients

• Green part of leek: 1 pc
• Green onion feathers: 1 pc
• Fresh rosemary leaves: 1 stem
• Garlic: 1 clove

Cooking steps

1. Separate the green part of the leek about 15 cm long.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green part of leek: 1 piece

2. Add green onion feathers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green onion feathers: 1 piece

3. Crush the garlic with a chef's knife. Add rosemary.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Fresh rosemary leaves: 1 stem

4. Tie all the ingredients with a string scalded in boiling water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green part of leek: 1 piece
   • Green onion feathers: 1 piece
   • Fresh rosemary leaves: 1 stem
   • Garlic: 1 clove