Ingredient Profile

Fennel

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History — Fennel

🌍 Mediterranean basin (southern Europe, North Africa) 🕰️ ~3000 BC (ancient Egypt and Greece)

Flavor pairings for Fennel

Fennel × Anchovy

Fennel anise meets saline anchovy. The herbal sweetness of anise bridges to the briny depth of fermented fish — a Mediterranean classic for good reason.

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