Braised Fennel With Ginger- Fenkel in Soppes

Submitted by Miss Erin C.

"Irish sidedish"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh fennel
• 8 ounces onions
• 1⁄4 pint dry white wine
• 1⁄4 pint water
• 6 slices whole meal bread, thick slices (optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon saffron
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Clean and trim the fennel and cut in matchsticks
2. Place the fennel in a wide, lidded pan with the thickly sliced onions.
3. Scatter over the spices and salt, oil and the liquids.
4. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the fennel is cooked but still firm, stirring all the ingredients are well distributed.
5. Serve with a roast meat or griddled fish or as vegetarian dish.