Fennel seed 70 g

6,75 €

SKU ZAC-KOM-70

Fennel left to ripen on the stem is sweeter than seed picked early. The Radin family near Buzet dries the seed and cleans it by hand.

Region: Istria
Flavour profile: Warm and spiced
Form: Whole seed
Use: Cooking, Baking, Tea and drinks

Description

Toast the seed briefly in a dry pan or crush it just before use — a whole seed holds its smell until you open it. It goes into bread, fish, pickles or an infusion.

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