Fennel Gratin

"This, to me, is a very special fragrant dish that I enjoy making and serving it to special guests who like something a bit different. It is worth the bit of extra effort."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 55mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Remove fennel leaves, mince finely, set aside.
  • Remove outer ribs of the fennel and discard.
  • Slice fennel crosswise into 1" slices.
  • Place fennel in a bowl and cover with cold water.
  • Take 1 1/2 teaspoon of orange zest from the peel of the orange.
  • Pare the remaining peel and pith from the orange, cut it in half lengthwise, then cut across into 1/4" slices, set aside (keep the juice).
  • Heat oil and cook the onion and garlic over medium high heat for about 2 minutes.
  • Add coriander,cumin, cayenne, cardamom, cinnamon & orange zest.
  • Cook stirring for about 2 minutes (Until fragrant).
  • Drain the fennel, pat dry and add to the pan.
  • Salt slightly and cook stirring for about 5 minutes or until the fennel starts to soften.
  • Sprinkle sugar over the mixture and stir it inches.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Spray an 8" oven proof dish with oil.
  • Layer turnip slices, orange slices and fennel mixture, press together, Do two layers of each Pour accumulated orange juice over the vegetables.
  • Cover tightly with aluminium foil and bake in 350F degrees oven for 1 hour or until bubbling and still tender crisp.
  • Remove foil and bake for a further 10 min until lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle with fennel leaves before serving.

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  1. Wow. This is gor-geous! Just try it and this recipe takes a one-way to your fist page of your recipe book. I've used suede instead of turnips and it mixed so well with oranges. For a vegan meal serve with lentils (coriander seeds, black pepper, ghee). For meat eaters it goes particularily well with a leg of duck simply put in the oven over fresh rosemary for a good hour.
     
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