Fennel has always been something I’d order in a restaurant, and it almost always played a supporting role in salads and soups.
That all changed this year, when I learned how to locate the bulbous vegetable (and cousin to the carrot) in the produce aisle and prepare it at home. I’ve been adding it mostly to a one-pot turmeric chicken dish until I saw this recipe from Haaps & Barley.
Here, fennel is the star of its own side dish, and according to Jill, braising it will tone down the licorice notes (aka star-anise) and bring out its sweetness. When it’s ready, pair with something savory, like roasted chicken. I paired mine with an herb-crusted baked salmon filet.
Enjoy!
By Haaps & Barley
BRAISED FENNEL
