Fennel

DESCRIPTION

These plump, fat bulbs look a bit like obese celery and have a delicious aniseed flavour. Fennel can be used raw in salads, very thinly shaved, and is lovely tossed with orange and watercress dressed with a simple vinegarette. When cooked, the flavour becomes sweet and delicate and is a perfect served alongside white fish or chicken although I love to braise it with rabbit then make a risotto with the resulting meat and beautifully tender fennel.