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Crispy Fried Fennel In Light Tomato Sauce

Title: Crispy Fried Fennel In Light Tomato Sauce is a home-style recipe. Serves 4. Categories: New, Text, Import 1 lg fennel bulb (about 1 1/2 : pounds), trimmed and sliced : lengthwise 1/4 inch thick 1 TB tomato paste 7 TB olive oil 1/4 ts crushed fennel seed 1/3 c water 1/4 c flour 1 1/2 ts Cre...

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp
• 7 tbsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/3 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Categories: New, Text, Import 1 lg fennel bulb (about 1 1/2

2. 2

   In a pot boil water and quickly blanch the fennel for 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove the fennel from the water and drain on paper towels.

4. 4

   In a small pot, combine the tomato paste, 1 tablespoon olive oil, fennel seed, and the water, and whisk to incorporate.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes.

6. 6

   In bowl mix together the flour and the Creole spice.

7. 7

   In a large saute pan heat remaining 6 tablespoons of oil.

8. 8

   Dredge the fennel in the flour, shaking off the excess and saute until the edges turn golden, about 3 minutes.

9. 9

   Season to taste with salt and pepper, and then turn.

10. 10

    Continue to cook for 3- 4 minutes.

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    Pour the simmering sauce over the fennel and cook for 1 minute.

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    Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

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    Recipe By:ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW#EE2201

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    Oct 1996 11:05:49 -0500