Tips for Making the Perfect Consommé

In order to further enhance the flavor of Consommé, the amount of meat in the recipe can be doubled. This is known as Double Consommé.

The flavor can be developed with additional ingredients. The ingredients can be added at the right time and can include burnt onion, fresh or dried herbs, bouquet garni, and aromatic vegetables.

Various acids can be used to produce the preferred flavor and color such as lemon juice, tomato, vinegar or dry wine in a Consommé.

Garnishing provides another versatile way of introducing and influencing flavors. The garnishing ingredients should be cut to the right size in preferred shapes and added at the end of the cooking process. The garnishing ingredients may include meat, poultry or fish, cooked pasta, vegetables, cooked grains such as rice and barley, and fresh herbs.