In article >,
isw > wrote:

> In article >,
> Omelet > wrote:
>
> -- snip--
>
> > I just bought fennel for the first time in my life. :-)
>
> Try this recipe. I think it's one of the best things that can happen to
> fennel.
>
> Isaac
>
> ===
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Sweet Fennel Jewish Style - Finochi alla Giudia
>
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> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 4 bulbs fennel -- without tops
> 4 tablespoons good olive oil -- extra-virgin
> 4 cloves garlic -- cut 1/4" dice
> 1/2 cup water
> salt & pepper to taste
>
> Preparing the fennel:
>
> Discard any hard or bruised outer layers of the bulbs. Trim away
> darkened base. Cut bulb in half lengthwise, then cut into julienne
> strips between 1/4 and 1/2 inch wide.
>
> Cooking the garlic:
>
> Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, turn
> heat to low, and cook about 8 minutes, or until pieces are pale blond.
> Take care not to cook beyond a golden color or the garlic will become
> bitter. Immediately scoop out garlic and reserve.
>
> Cooking the fennel:
>
> Have a platter warming in a slow oven. Turn the heat up to medium high
> and add the fennel to the pan the garlic was cooked in. Sauté about 10
> minutes, turning the pieces so they become golden brown on all sides.
> Once fennel is browned, add water to pan and sprinkle with salt and
> pepper. Cover pan tightly and cook over medium-low heat for five to 8
> minutes, or until fennel is tender.
>
> (Note: I find that it takes considerably longer than this to get the
> fennel nice and tender. Longer cooking seems to develop the flavor more,
> too. 20 - 30 minutes may not be excessive.)
>
> Uncover pan and boil away any remaining liquid. Remove fennel to heated
> platter and sprinkle garlic over. Serve immediately. Wonderful with
> sauteéd veal dishes. Good cold too; could be served at a picnic.

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That sounds like something to try for sure! And it's very simply, thank
you! I only bought 2 fennell bulbs tho' as I want to make sure I like it
first. :-) I'm sure I will.....
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