Corn Husk Garni

Course Seasoning

Cuisine American

Keyword bouquet garni, corn husk herb bundle, herb bundle for soup, soup seasoning bundle

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

A small bundle of garlic, oregano and peppercorns wrapped in corn husks and tied. Drop it into simmering soups, stews or beans, then remove it before serving.

Ingredients

3 thin corn husks
4 cloves garlic unpeeled
6 to 8 sprigs dried oregano broken
1 tablespoon black peppercorns

Directions

Stack 2 corn husks on top of each other, lengthwise.
Place the garlic, broken oregano, and peppercorns in the middle.
Fold the husks around the seasonings into a snug bundle.
Tear the third husk into thin strips and use them to tie both ends securely; leave the middle loose so the liquid can reach the herbs.
To use, drop 1 bundle into simmering soups, stews, broths, braises, or dried beans at the start of cooking, and take it out before serving.
One bundle flavors about 6 to 8 cups of liquid; use 2 for a large stockpot.

Notes

Tip: warm brittle husks briefly in your hands before rolling. FOOD-SAFETY NOTE: the bundles contain fresh unpeeled garlic cloves; sealed airtight at room temperature for a year, fresh garlic can sprout or mold. Make shortly before use or use dried garlic instead.