Feature:
Appearance: Fennel kernels are small, flat, and usually yellow-green to brown in color.
Taste and Smell:
Aroma: It has a unique, sweet and fragrant flavor, similar to licorice. The flavor is similar to star anise (star anise), but they come from different plants.
Origin:
China
Cooking dishes:
Desserts: Cumin grains are commonly used in a variety of desserts and baked goods, such as cookies, cakes, breads, and candies.
Beverages: It is a major ingredient in many alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages such as Pastis in France, Ouzo in Greece, Raki in Turkey and many varieties of fennel tea.
Pickles and Condiments: Fennel grains are also commonly used to pickle foods, such as pickled vegetables, or to make seasonings and sauces.
Main course: In some Middle Eastern and Indian dishes, fennel is also added as a spice to add dimension to the dish.
Applicable dishes:
Pan-fried white fish with herbs, pickled fish, vegetable salad, salmon sashimi with Italian oil and vinegar, vegetable and white wine stock, fried sauce, apple pie, liqueur, vermouth
**When purchasing and using fennel, it is recommended to look for seeds that are light brown in color and intact, and lightly toasted or sautéed before use to release more flavor. For long-term storage, it is recommended to keep them in airtight and light-proof containers in a cool, dry place.
