Onion Piqué
An Onion Piqué is a French flavor booster used by chefs in stocks, soups, and sauces. It sounds fancy, but it only takes 3 ingredients (onion, cloves, and a bay leaf) and 10 seconds to make.
Servings 1
Calories 25kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 onion peeled (see note 1)
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 whole cloves (see note 2)
Instructions
- Trim off the root end of half a peeled onion. Attach a bay leaf to the cut-side of the onion using 2 or 3 whole dried cloves as "pins."
- Add to a pot of stock or milk to cook and simmer as directed in your recipe. Remove and discard.
Notes
- Onion: Peeled and cut in half through the root so the layers stay intact.
- Cloves: Use 2 to 3 cloves for a half onion, or up to 6 for a whole onion, unless the recipe calls for a specific amount. They have a strong flavor, so use them judiciously.
Nutrition
Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 13mg