just a tradition, it was pure culinary magic. Today, I use this trick with almost every savory dish that simmers for hours, and I’ve even passed it on to my children. But why put cloves in an onion?
What is a pierced onion? The French art of seasoning.
In classic French cuisine, this method is known as “onion piqué” or “cloué.” The word “clou ” means “nail” in French, and “cloué” can be literally translated as “nailed.” This perfectly describes how the nails are driven into the onion like tiny nails.
