Side Pannel
Fennel Braised in Vermouth
Fennel Braised in Vermouth
- Recipe Submitted by ADMIN on 09/26/2007
Category: Side Dishes, Vegetables, Cheese
Ingredients List
- 2 tb Olive oil
- 1 sm Onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 Garlic clove
- 2 lg Fennel bulbs, in 1/2" slices
- 2 tb Leafy fennel tops
- ;finely chopped
- 3/4 c Dry vermouth
- 1/3 c Half-and-half or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 c Parmesan cheese
- ;freshly grated
- -or-
- 1/2 c Asiago cheese
- ;freshly grated
Directions
Note: The author says that the braising liquid deepens fennel's delicate
flavor.
Heat oil in large deep skillet; saute onion and garlic until softened,
about 3 minutes. Add sliced fennel and toss until glazed, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add vermouth and braise the fennel until tender-crisp - about 8 minutes.
Add the minced fennel tops, half-and-half, salt and pepper and cook another
4 to 5 minutes to reduce and slightly thicken the sauce. Sprinkle with
grated cheese; serve immediately.
flavor.
Heat oil in large deep skillet; saute onion and garlic until softened,
about 3 minutes. Add sliced fennel and toss until glazed, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add vermouth and braise the fennel until tender-crisp - about 8 minutes.
Add the minced fennel tops, half-and-half, salt and pepper and cook another
4 to 5 minutes to reduce and slightly thicken the sauce. Sprinkle with
grated cheese; serve immediately.
Tweet