Italian
Baked Fennel
by Casa Pappagallo · 705K subscribers on YouTube
Baked fennel: a very tasty and simple side dish! Fennel is often eaten raw, but cooked it's delicious. This gratin version is irresistible, with parmesan and butter creating a golden crust. Perfect for a vegetarian meal.
- Cook
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
5 items- Fennelas needed
- Saltto taste
- Pepperto taste
- Butterpieces, to taste
- Parmigiano Reggianogenerous amount
Method
- Trim the fennel: remove the stalks and cut each bulb into quarters (or thirds if very large). Do not remove the root base so the layers stay together.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the fennel for about 10 minutes, or steam for 5 minutes. Do not overcook – they should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Drain the fennel well.
- Arrange the fennel pieces in a baking dish, preferably in a radial pattern. Season with a little salt and pepper.
- Dot with pieces of butter, distributing evenly.
- Generously sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese (a thick layer). You can use other cheese, but avoid pecorino as it is too strong.
- Bake in a static oven at 200°C for 20–25 minutes, until a golden crust forms on top. Serve hot.
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