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Friday, March 13, 2015

Braised Fennel

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 large fennel bulbs or 2 small fennel bulbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small garlic clove, whole
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup dry wine (optional)
  • chicken stock, to cover

Recipe

  • 1 trim stalks flush with fennel bulb and cut each bulb lengthwise into quarters, or halves, if using small bulbs.
  • 2 in a heavy saucepan large enough to hold the fennel flat in one layer, melt 1 tablespoon butter over moderate heat.
  • 3 add fennel garlic, thyme, and toss to coat with butter.
  • 4 season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • 5 add wine and chicken stock.
  • 6 bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
  • 7 braise for 15 to 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • 8 stir in remaining tablespoon butter.
  • 9 reseason with salt and pepper, to taste.

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