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My grandmother always puts cloves in onions – here’s why this French technique changes everything.
Possible uses of the prickly onion:
| Court | effect |
| Beef soup and boiled beef | This gives the broth a refined and deep flavor. |
| béchamel sauce | The classic recipe for a perfect base sauce. |
| red cabbage and stews | It complements the earthy notes of the vegetables. |
| Lentil stew | It adds a fine texture to hearty dishes. |
Step-by-step instructions: How to cheat like a pro
To make a perfect Pricked Onion, you only need one medium onion (yellow onions are best), two to four whole garlic cloves and, optionally, a bay leaf.
- Preparation: Carefully peel the onion, but leave the root attached so that it does not fall apart in the pot.
- To stud the onion: push the cloves directly into its flesh. If the onion is very firm, you can pierce it beforehand with a toothpick.
- Variation: A bay leaf is often stuck to the onion with a clove – this further intensifies the aroma.
- Cooking: Add the onion to the cold liquid from the start and let it simmer gently.
- Remove: Very important! Remove the onion before serving. Nobody wants to find a whole clove in their plate.
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