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Sautéed Fennel with Almonds, Raisins, and Saffron

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Sautéed Fennel with Almonds, Raisins, and Saffron

Sautéed Fennel with Almonds, Raisins, and Saffron

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Equipment

  • - Chef's Knife: A versatile tool essential for chopping fennel and nuts effectively.

  • - Cutting Board: For safely cutting fennel, almonds, and raisins without damaging countertop surfaces.

  • - Non-stick Skillet (Medium Sized): Ideal for sautéing ingredients evenly to prevent sticking and burning.

  • - Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula: For stirring without scratching non-stick surfaces during cooking.

  • - Mixing Bowl: To combine ingredients before sautéing, ensuring even flavor distribution.

  • - Measuring Cups and Spoons: Essential for accurately measuring ingredients like raisins to maintain the recipe's integrity.

  • - Saffron Grinder (Optional): For releasing saffron's flavor efficiently if purchased whole.

  • - Precision Cooking Thermometer: To ensure optimal cooking temperature of fennel without overheating or burning.

  • - Food Mill (Optional): For finely chopping sautéed ingredients for a smoother texture, though not mandatory for this recipe.

  • - Glass Baking Dish (Optional): If the dish requires further preparation that involves oven use.

Ingredients

  • 2 fennel bulbs (1 pound total), stalks discarded

  • 1/4 cup whole almonds (preferably Marcona), lightly toasted

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 10 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup raisins

  • 2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds

  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice

  • Pinch of saffron threads, crumbled

  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

  • fennel fronds and chervil leaves

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Slice fennel lengthwise 1/4 inch thick. Coarsely crush almonds by firmly rolling over them with a rolling pin.
2

Instruction 2

Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté fennel with garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in almonds, raisins, coriander, zest, juice, and saffron and sauté until raisins start to plump, about 2 minutes.
3

Instruction 3

Stir in cilantro just before serving at room temperature.
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