Fennel Fantasy: Nourishing Creamy Stew for Digestive Health

Fennel Fantasy: Nourishing Creamy Stew for Digestive Health

Recommended from age 1+
10 minutes preparation time, 2 hours cooking time

Ingredients:

• 2-3 fennels (foeniculum vulgare)
• 2-3 spring onions
• 2-3 baby garlic
• 2 tablespoon of olive oil
• 50 g melted butter
• 1 dl of water
• 1 dl of wine
• 2-3 dl of cooking cream
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 1 bunch of coriander leaves
• 4 bay leaves
• basil (for garnishing)

Instructions:

1. Preparing the ingredients for Fennel Fantasy: Nourishing Creamy Stew
Clean the fennel bulbs, stalks, the spring onions and the baby garlics thoroughly, then chop them separately using a chopper.

2. Cooking the Fennel Fantasy: Nourishing Creamy Stew for Digestive Health
Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a deep frying pan or wok over high heat. Add the chopped fennel and sauté until it reduces in volume by half. Incorporate 50g of butter and continue stirring until melted.

Reduce the heat, add 1 dl of water, and let the fennel simmer for up to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once most of the liquid has evaporated, add the bay leaves, coriander leaves, chopped baby garlic, and spring onions. Sauté until softened. If needed, add water to prolong the simmering process.

Once the onions are soft, add the spices and pour in 1 dl of white wine. Cover the pan with a lid, and simmer the stew for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Finishing the Fennel Fantasy: Nourishing Creamy Stew for Digestive Health:

When the stew reaches a creamy consistency, add the cooking cream.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes while stirring.

For a stronger flavor, consider incorporating fennel seeds or ground fennel seeds. Fennel seeds are known for their benefits for females, but they also offer numerous health benefits for all.

4. Serving the Fennel Fantasy: Nourishing Creamy Stew:

Serve the stew plain, garnished with basil leaves or fresh dill, or use it as a side dish for caramelized or roasted chicken legs, steaks, roasted pork chops, lamb chops, and more. Check this main-dish recipe: German Pork Shanks with Creamy Fennel-Fantasy and Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges

If you are following a special diet, I recommend consuming a simplified version of this fennel cream stew for two weeks. Prepare it without onions and garlic, and instead, add a few permitted fresh herbs or spices as recommended by your doctor. You can also substitute wine with lemon juice if preferred. You can read more about fennel’s benefits here.

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Please be mindful of potential allergens and excessive salt content when preparing this dish. Additionally, as this recipe contains herbs, wine, and spices, it’s recommended for those on healthy diets to be conscious of their intake when portioning.