My grandmother always sticks cloves in the onion and here’s why
Clove + onion: a magical combination
Why does this mixture work so well? First, because cloves are a potent herb. Applied sparingly, they grow a warm, slightly sweet, and resinous aroma that adds depth to any dish.
The result? Your broths, vegetable soups, and homemade sauces boost aromatic richness without overdoing it.
How to use it?
You don’t need to be a Michelin-starred chef to adopt this trick. All you need to do is:
- Strip a whole onion (without cutting it).
- Push in 3 to 6 cloves, relying on the size of the onion and the desired flavor intensity.
- Put the studded onion to the preparation: soup, broth, stew or homemade sauce.
- Let it boil while cooking, then get rid of it before serving. It will have released its subtle aroma.
