Braised Fennel Recipe
Ingredients
| Fennel bulb | 1 Large | |
| 1 to 2 cups water or chicken broth, canned or homemade | ||
Directions
Cut off some of the feathery fronds of fennel stalk and reserve for garnish.
Trim stalks above fennel bulb.
Trim base of stalk to remove any discolored areas.
If outer layer is excessively thick, tough, or bruised, remove or shave with swivel peeler.
Cut bulbs in half lengthwise through the bottom.
Cut each half into quarters and with paring knife remove hard core.
Place fennel pieces, flat sides down, in a skillet.
Add enough water or chicken broth to come 1/4 of the way up the bulb.
Replenish during cooking if necessary.
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until tender, 10 to 20 minutes depending on thickness.
Turn pieces over once.
Fennel should be crisp-tender, not mushy.
Drain and serve, or brush with olive oil and broil briefly to crisp ends.
Trim stalks above fennel bulb.
Trim base of stalk to remove any discolored areas.
If outer layer is excessively thick, tough, or bruised, remove or shave with swivel peeler.
Cut bulbs in half lengthwise through the bottom.
Cut each half into quarters and with paring knife remove hard core.
Place fennel pieces, flat sides down, in a skillet.
Add enough water or chicken broth to come 1/4 of the way up the bulb.
Replenish during cooking if necessary.
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until tender, 10 to 20 minutes depending on thickness.
Turn pieces over once.
Fennel should be crisp-tender, not mushy.
Drain and serve, or brush with olive oil and broil briefly to crisp ends.
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