Sort garnishes by the job they actually do

Sort each garnish by the job it actually performs on a plate. Flavor or aroma Texture or height Decorative-only risk Citrus zest on grilled fish flavor Toasted seeds on puree texture Flower on steak decorative Crisp shallots on braise Mint with berries Generic parsley sprig garnish purpose Moved from garnish habit to garnish job. When a garnish has no job, the best plating move is often removal.

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