Fenkel In Soppes (Braised Fennel with Ginger)
1 1/2 lb Trimmed, fresh fennel root 8 oz Onions, thickly sliced 1 ts Ground ginger, heaping 1 ts Powdered saffron 1/2 ts Salt 2 tb Olive oil 2/3 c Dry white wine 2/3 c Water OPTION...
Ingredients
- 11/2 lb trimmed, fresh fennel root
- 8ozonions, thickly sliced
- 1tsp ground ginger, heaping
- 1tsp powdered saffron
- 1/2tsp salt
- 2tbsp olive oil
- 2/3cup dry white wine
- 2/3cup water
Directions
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1 1/2 lb Trimmed, fresh fennel root 8 oz Onions, thickly sliced 1 ts Ground ginger, heaping 1 ts Powdered saffron 1/2 ts Salt 2 tb Olive oil
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Clean and cut the fennel root in matchsticks
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Put the fennel in a wide, lidded pan with the onions
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Sprinkle over the spices and salt, then the oil and finally pour over the liquids
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Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or till the fennel is cooked without being mushy
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Stir once or twice during the cooking to make sure the spices get well distributed
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Serve it alone with a roast meat or griddled fish or place one slice of bread on each warmed plate, cover it with the fennel and pour over t