Jeremy Round

Fennel (Bulb or Florence)

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By Jeremy Round

Published 1988

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The best is imported from Italy and Spain. Some British, Dutch and Belgian. Buy firm, very hard, white bulbs without much foliage. Don’t buy if the foliage is deep green.
Good thinly sliced in salads, if you like bright, aniseedy flavours, or braised or in simple gratins.

See also Belgian Chicory and Ham Gratin and Garlic Custard.

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