An onion piquet is a skewer of which three items?

• A. 1 bay leaf, 1 onion, 1 clove
• B. 2 bay leaves, 1 onion, 1 clove
• C. 1 bay leaf, 1 onion, 2 cloves
• D. 1 bay leaf, 1 carrot, 1 clove

Answer: (A)

An onion piquet is a small skewer used to flavor stocks by containing a simple set of aromatics that can be easily removed later. It consists of one bay leaf, one onion, and one clove threaded onto the skewer. This combination provides a balanced aroma: bay leaf adds fragrance, clove gives a warm spice note, and onion adds sweetness and depth. Keeping it to one of each keeps the flavor delicate and easy to remove, unlike versions with extra bay leaves or cloves or with a carrot, which would change the aroma profile.