Add whole
Tossing whole herbs, spices, or aromatics into a pot to infuse the dish, then fishing them out before serving. Easy flavor without bits to chew.
Used for
- bay leaves
- cinnamon sticks
- whole peppercorns
- thyme sprigs
In the kitchen
- Add at the start so flavor has time to develop.
- Remove before serving.
- Tie loose herbs in cheesecloth for easy removal.
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