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Fennel
There are two main types of this aromatic plant, both with pale green, celery-like stems and bright green, feathery foliage. Florence fennel, also called finocchio, has a broad, bulbous base with a mild aniseed flavour and is treated like a vegetable.

Use: Both the base and stems can be eaten raw in salads or cooked by braising or roasting. Common fennel is a herb. Its greenish-brown seeds and leaves also have a strong aniseed flavour and is great with fish, especially oily varieties such as mackerel or herring.

10 things to do with Fennel
-Algerian marinade for baby chicken -Cape seafood soup
-Beef steaks with spicy rub -Cape salmon with fennel
-Seafood platter -Orange and chicory salad with pecorino
-Duck breasts with sweet tomato sesame chutney -Garlic soup
- Festive tians of tuna and avocado -Smoked springbok salad
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