Garni

/ɡɑːrˈniː/ adjective

Definition

A culinary term meaning garnished or decorated with herbs and vegetables, especially used in French cooking like 'bouquet garni.'

Etymology

From French 'garni,' the past participle of 'garnir' (to garnish, decorate, or equip), which comes from Old Frankish 'warnjan' meaning to provide or prepare.

Kelly Says

A 'bouquet garni' is literally a little bouquet of herbs tied together and thrown into soups or stews, then fished out before serving—it's like a flavor tea bag that cooks won't let you eat!

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