French cuisine is known for its refined taste and culinary traditions, but one day, I noticed my French grandmother doing something very strange—she was sticking whole cloves into an onion before adding it to her dishes.

🧐 I couldn’t understand why she was doing this until I finally asked her. Her answer shocked me!

🧄 Cloves in Onions – A Secret of French Chefs!
It turns out this method is called “oignon piqué” (pierced onion), and it has been used in French cooking for centuries!

✔️ Enhances the flavor of broths and sauces – cloves add a subtle aroma without overpowering the dish.
✔️ Balances the sharpness of onions – making soups and broths smoother and more flavorful.
✔️ A natural flavor booster – no need for artificial seasonings or flavor enhancers.

🍲 How to Use This Culinary Hack?
✨ Take one whole onion
✨ Stick 3-5 cloves into it (depending on the size)
✨ Add the onion to your broth, soup, or stew
✨ Once the dish is ready, remove the onion and discard it – it has already infused the dish with flavor!

📌 Pro Tip: This technique works perfectly for stocks, béchamel sauce, soups, and meat-based sauces!

🤯 Another Unexpected Benefit!
My grandmother also told me that onion with cloves doesn’t just enhance food flavor—it also repels insects! In the past, French people used to place clove-studded onions in cupboards and pantries to keep moths and bugs away.

💬 Try It Yourself and Share Your Thoughts!
After trying this trick, my dishes became more aromatic and full of depth. Now, I do it every time I cook!

👉 Have you ever heard of this technique? Try it and let me know in the comments how it worked for you! 💬👇🔥