couple questions about preparing fennel
#191448 - 07/04/05 09:52 AM
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how do you roast it and how much of it do you discard?
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You can cut the top off about an inch from the bulb or so. The end of the fronds right by the bulb are good and thick and don't need to be cut off. Then make a cut at the bottom like a V to cut out the root. Sometimes store bought ones are nasty on the outermost layer of the bulb and would need to be peeled of one layer like an onion, but they do not need this if they are good and fresh. You should cut it in slices or chunks to roast or it would take forever to cook. Then roast with a little olive oil (I would use a tiny bit and then Olive oil Pam too) at 450 until tender. I like to start with some stock in the pan to help things cook. It seems like just roasting hard veggies never makes them tender without a little liquid. It might take 30-45 min.
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"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!
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Thank you Tamara.
Meanwhile I steamed mine for the fennel beetroot recipe. It was good. Not strong at all. Actually the beetroot sort of took over. I'm one who enjoys the flavor of Anise. I thinly sliced it but didn't cut out the root. I did nothing with the fronds: they're still in the fridge. I could add them to the leftovers. I'm looking forward to roast the fennel next time.
I also did the Spiced Pear Bread - in a funnel cake pan - in my brand new convection microwave. You can use it for convection, microwave - or a combination of both, or you can grill with it. Since it was the first time using it, I was extra cautious. I cooked it at 355 for 40 mins convection. It could probably have used 5 more mins as it was a tad too moist, but I'd rather it that way than overdone.
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"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!
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