What goes well with fennel?
Fennel has a mild liquorice flavour that pairs well with a variety of ingredients. Some popular ingredients that go well with fennel include:
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Citrus: Fennel pairs well with citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and limes.
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Herbs: Fennel pairs well with fresh herbs such as dill, parsley, and thyme.
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Cheese: Fennel pairs well with cheeses such as parmesan, feta, and goat cheese.
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Nuts: Fennel pairs well with nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, and pine nuts.
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Meat: Fennel pairs well with meats such as pork, sausage, and chicken.
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Seafood: Fennel pairs well with seafood such as salmon, cod, and shrimp.
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Spices: Fennel pairs well with spices such as black pepper, cumin, and coriander.
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Grains: Fennel pairs well with grains such as quinoa, couscous, and rice.
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Tomatoes: Fennel pairs well with tomatoes, either raw or cooked.
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Olive oil: Fennel pairs well with olive oil, it can be drizzled on top of cooked fennel for added flavour.
Fennel is a versatile vegetable that pairs well with many other ingredients, it has a mild liquorice flavour that can complement fish, poultry, and pork dishes. It's also great as a side dish, either on its own or mixed with other vegetables. The fronds can be used as a garnish or as an herb. It can be eaten raw, thinly sliced in salads, sandwiches, or as a garnish.
When it's in season you can buy fennel online with Fresh Farm Deliveries. We deliver to Halifax, Todmorden, Littleborough, Hebden Bridge, Haworth and surrounding areas (BD13-23, HX and OL14-15 postcodes).