Cut the bulb in half: Cut the fennel bulb in half lengthwise. Remove the core: Use a small, sharp knife to cut out the tough core at the base of each half. You can discard the core or use it in soups or stocks. Slice or chop: Slice or chop the fennel as desired for your recipe.
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- Question How do I clean fennel?
Community Answer Wash the fennel thoroughly and trim off the fennel stalks. If the stalks are still attached to your bulb of fennel, cut them away close to where they connect to the bulb. Cut the bulb in half and cut the halves into quarters. Peel off any wilted outer layers. Slice the fennel crosswise. - Question If a recipe calls for two baby fennel bulbs and I could only get an adult bulb, how much of the adult bulb should I use? Community Answer I would recommend using about half of the adult bulb.
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FAQ
What part of fennel can you not eat?
Do you have to peel fennel?
How do you prepare and serve fennel?
How do you cook fennel?
Cut your fennel. After washing your fennel, use a sharp knife and cutting board to slice the fennel. To start, trim off the stems. You will not be using them for the cooking process, but you can set them aside to eat raw later. Cut the bulb in half. Then, cut the halves into quarters. Peel off any outer layers of the bulb that have wilted.
How can one eat fennel seeds?
Fennel seeds can be eaten on their own as a sautéed or processed snack. They can also be mixed with other seeds, in preparations or as decoration.
How do you cut fennel?
Slice the fennel crosswise. With the quarter still on its side, slice crosswise to cut the fennel into slices. Start at the top of the bulb and work toward the root. Fennel is at its peak season from late fall to early spring, though it can usually be found year round. Choose bulbs that feel heavy for their size and have tightly packed layers.
How do you eat roasted fennel?
Roasted Fennel is an easy and delicious staple for healthy eating, and can be added to a variety of salads and meals, or simply enjoyed as a side dish! Preheat the oven to 400F. Cut the bottom and tops off each fennel bulb. Save the scraps for vegetable stock, or discard.