Fennel And Ginger Salad Food

FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• Slice two bulbs of fennel as thinly as you can (use a mandoline if you have one) and toss with red onion slices and some of the fennel fronds. Add kosher salt, lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil to taste and toss.

FENNEL AND GINGER SALAD

Steps:

• Blend all dressing ingredients which begin with the green onions except for the oil in a food processor.
• With the machine running, gradually add oil and process until well blended. Cover and refrigerate.
• Allow to stand 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
• Toss with the fennel and greens.

PLUM-FENNEL SALAD WITH HONEY-GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 2 1/2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Cut 3 large red plums into thin wedges and thinly slice 1/2 small fennel bulb. Add to dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill 30 minutes to allow fennel to soften and flavors to get to know one another.
• Toss 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger into fruit salad. Serve drizzled with olive oil and topped with toasted sesame seeds and fennel fronds.

BRAISED FENNEL AND ONIONS WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Cut the top (at the"fingers") and base of the fennel bulbs off and remove the first tough outer layer; cut each in half (top to bottom).
• Cut each of the halves in half again (you've thus cut each bulb into 4 slices); now thinly slice each (top to bottom) resulting in"sticks" of fennel.
• Heat the olive oil in a large lidded frying pan and saute the garlic, shallot, and ginger for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
• Add in the fennel and the onion and mix well.
• Add in the wine and water, and scatter the salt and turmeric over all.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, or until the fennel is cooked but still firm, and stirring occasionally.
• Remove the cover and continue to cook 5 to 10 minutes, until the majority of the liquid has evaporated.
• Serve immediately.