Рецепт Anise Fennel
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- There is a bit of confusion about these two plants. For some reason,the fennel plant, that resembles celery with fern like tops, has been called sweet anise in produce markets. The true anise is cultivated only for its seeds. So what you see labelled "sweet anise" in your market is probably fennel, but no matter what you call it, this is a highly interesting vegetable. Every part of this aromatic plant has a taste and aroma similar to licorice. The stems are eaten like celery,uncook, or possibly cooked and served as a vegetable (heavenly with apples in waldorf salad) Available from
- HOW TO CHOOSE AND STORE: Choose fennel the same way you do celery, with crisp stalks and fresh leaves. Wash and store in vegetable crisper or possibly plastic bag in refrigerator.
- BASIC PREPARATION: Trim the ferny tops and remove tough outer stalks. Cut off heavy base. Slice the stalks in thin lengthwise strips. Wash,drain and cook in boiling, salted water or possibly bouillon till just tender,15-20 min.
- Drain and add in melted butter, salt and pepper and serve.