Fennel seed

Fennel seeds emit an agreeable, warm, sweet odor, somewhat similar to that of anise. They even have a licorice taste! By far the most common use of fennel is in pizza sauces and toppings. Another important use for fennel is in Italian sausage. Fennel seeds are also used in specialty breads. Fennel seed is the dried fruit of an herb of the parsley family.

Fennel seed is an aromatic, anise-flavoured spice, brown or green in colour when fresh, slowly turning a dull grey as the seed ages. For cooking, green seeds are optimal. Fennel seeds are sometimes confused with those of anise, which are very similar in taste and appearance, though smaller. In India, it is common to chew fennel seed.

Taste and Aroma: Fennel has an aniselike flavor but is more aromatic, sweeter and less pungent.

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Recipes that use Fennel seed

Baked Snapper with Fennel Seeds, Paprika, and Garlic Powder Spice Rub Serves: 2 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30-45 minutes

Bobby Flay's 16 Spice Rub for Chicken Yields: 3 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes

Chicken Bouillabaisse Serves: 3 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

How to make Chili Powder Yields: ½ cup Prep Time: 10 minutes

Pork and Fennel Sausage Baguette with Onion Relish Serves: 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes plus 4 hours resting time Cook Time: 1 hour

Prawn and Zucchini Fritters with Cumin, Coriander and Fennel Seeds Serves: 6 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes

Roast Chicken with Porcini Mushrooms and Potatoes Serves: 8 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour or so

Salmon Spice Rub Recipe Serves: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes and 30 idle time Cook Time: 10 -15 minutes