My grandmother always puts cloves in onions – here’s why this French technique changes everything.

you risk them overpowering the entire dish or, even worse, someone accidentally biting into a whole clove.

Here’s what happens when you cook with a hot onion:

• The heat releases the essential oils from the clove.
• The onion releases its natural sweetness when cooked, while also softening the spiciness of the clove.
• Together they create a harmonious base note that enhances the meat, vegetables and broth without masking the other ingredients.

Possible uses of the prickly onion:

 

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Possible uses of the prickly