Braised Fennel with Anchovies

Braised Fennel with Anchovies

 

Braised Fennel with Anchovies

Braising the fennel in this delicious recipe renders it moist and succulent; this incredible texture, combined with its light licorice flavor, makes it the ideal accompaniment for the salty anchovies.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Braised Fennel with Anchovies
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 medium carrot, finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
  • 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 0.5 cup dry vermouth
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 0.5 cup brown veal stock or mushroom stock

Instructions

  • Heat the oil and butter In a sauté pan. Add the onion and carrot, and cook gently until soft but not brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and anchovies, and cook stirring for about a minute. 
  • Add the sliced fennel, parsley, bay leaves, stock, and vermouth. Simmer covered until fennel is soft, for about 20 minutes. Serve hot as a side dish with chopped parsley over top.

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