Garlic stock (shulman)

7 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2quartsWater
2Whole heads of garlic; cloves separated, lightly smashed and peeled
1Bay leaf
3Sprigs parsley
1Sprig thyme; or more
1teaspoonSalt; may be doubled
6Black peppercorns
1tablespoonOlive oil; optional

Directions

BOUQUET GARNI

Combine all the ingredients in a stockpot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 to 2 hours. Strain and adjust the salt.

ADVANCE PREP: This will keep for 3 or 4 days in the refrigerator and freezes well.

>From PROVENCAL LIGHT, by Martha Rose Shulman (Bantam, 1994). >Edited by Pat Hanneman 3/98

Recipe by: PROVENCAL LIGHT, by Martha Rose Shulman Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by KitPATh <phannema@...> on Mar 21, 1998