When I first saw my French grandmother stick cloves into onions, I was surprised and even a little puzzled.

But after learning the reason, I realized that this life hack is a real treasure for those who love rich and flavorful dishes.

Now I often use this technique in my kitchen and I can’t get enough of the results!

Carnation is an underestimated star of the kitchen 🌟

Cloves are not the most popular spice in the kitchen, but their aromatic properties are simply amazing.

It is usually used for marinades or hot drinks such as mulled wine, but French cuisine has discovered a whole new use for it:  the clutée onion .

This method is especially useful in the fall and winter when fresh herbs are rare.

Cloves in onions add rich flavor to dishes without the need for a lot of spices.

What is a “clute bulb”? 🧅+🌸

The name “klute” translates as “onion covered with nails,” which sounds intriguing, but in reality it’s simple:

1. Take a peeled onion.
2. 5-6 carnation buds are stuck into it  .

This technique makes the aroma of cloves softer and more harmonious, adding subtle spicy notes to dishes.

Where is the cluteh bulb used? 🍲🍖

This onion can be added to a variety of dishes:

• Broths and soups:  just put it in a saucepan, and the usual broth will sparkle with new colors.
• Frying and stewing:  Add clutée to a pan with meat or vegetables.
• Roasting:  Place the onion next to the meatloaf or chicken in the oven.

Cloves act as a natural flavor enhancer, highlighting the base notes of a dish and adding sophistication.

What is the benefit of this method?

1. Aroma:  dishes acquire a multi-layered, sophisticated aroma.
2. Simplicity:  just a few cloves transform an ordinary dish into something exquisite.
3. Versatility:  The cluteh bulb can be used in soups, stews, meat and vegetable dishes.
4. Tradition:  This method is part of French cuisine, which is famous for its exquisite taste.

Try it yourself! 🧑‍🍳

If you want to surprise your loved ones and add a touch of sophistication to your dishes, be sure to try using the cluteh onion.

Try adding it to soup, goulash or stewed vegetables – the result will pleasantly surprise you.

This simple but brilliant trick helps even the most ordinary dishes sparkle with new colors. Cloves in onions are a little secret of great French cuisine, which is now available to you!