Fennel bulbs. What the frig do I do with them????

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boogiewoogie · 14/04/2007 10:33

we've been given fennel bulbs in our latest organic veg installment. No idea what to do with them though.

Can anyone suggest some nice recipes with them please??

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littlelapin · 14/04/2007 10:35

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moondog · 14/04/2007 10:41

Slice very very thinly.
Peel an orange,take off pith and also slice very very thinly.
Interlay the slices on a flat plate,add olives and a homemade vinaigrette.#Serve with grilled meat.

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boogiewoogie · 14/04/2007 10:45

hmmm, sounds good so far. Thanks, keep them coming.

err, how does one braise a fennel? how long for ? sorry to be so dense on this subject!

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fridayschild · 14/04/2007 10:47

braise them with a little oil in a pan - lightly fry without browning

once braised they are also nice with puy lentils in a salad

twocatsonthebed · 14/04/2007 11:01

or, halve and then slice finely. Stick in a roasting dish with (per bulb of fennel) two chopped cloves of garlic, half a red chilli, sliced, zest and juice of half a lemon and a tablespoon of rinsed capers and a load of olive oil. Cover the dish with foil and roast at 200 for 30 min, take foil off and give it another 10 min. You then have a lovely pasta sauce.

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