Herby Curd & Charred Fennel

Name: Herby Curd & Charred Fennel
Ingredients: Rapeseed oil, for drizzling; Salt and white pepper; Chopped dill and mint; Twaróg or curd cheese; Fermented gooseberries, to serve — optional; Soured cream; Fennel, quartered lengthways

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Amber & Rye

By Zuza Zak

Published 2021

About

A flavourful vegetarian option, this makes a wonderful, light meal in itself — I find two slices perfect for lunch.

Ingredients

Fennel, quartered lengthways
Rapeseed oil, for drizzling
Twaróg or curd cheese
Soured cream
Chopped dill

Lunch
Main course
Sandwich
Vegetarian

Method

Drizzle the fennel with rapeseed oil, season with salt and pepper and stick under the grill (broiler) for about 4 minutes, turning halfway through, until it has softened and is slightly charred.

In the meantime, mash the cheese to a smooth-ish consistency with a little soured cream. Add the herbs and season well with salt and pepper.

Spread the curd cheese on the bread, then top