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fennel bulb
The swollen leaf base of Florence fennel, Foeniculum vulgare. It is a vegetable, layered like a bulb, with a white-green heart.
Origin
Cultivated around the Mediterranean for the base rather than only for the seed.
Flavour
Crunchy and anise-like raw, softer and sweeter when cooked.
How to use it
Trim the stalks, then shave, braise, or roast the bulb. Keep the fronds as a herb.
Storage
Refrigerate in a bag.
Recipes using it
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