Popular Uses for Fennel Seeds
Italian Cuisine
1. Southern Italian Dishes: Fennel seeds are a traditional addition to pasta sauces, sausages, and meat dishes for bold, aromatic flavor.
2. Fennel-Topped Pizza or Bread: Sprinkle onto pizza dough or rustic loaves for a savory herbal touch.
3. Tomato-Based Sauces: Adds depth and sweetness to marinara or arrabbiata sauces.
Indian Cuisine
4. Saunf for Cooking: Used in curries, lentils, and masalas for sweet, licorice-like notes.
5. Tadka & Spice Blends: Toast in oil or ghee to release essential oils for traditional tempering.
6. After-Meal Mukhwas: Combined with sugar or coconut for a traditional mouth freshener and digestive.
Tea Infusions
7. Fennel Herbal Tea: Steep fennel seeds in hot water to create a soothing, caffeine-free digestive tea.
8. Digestive Blends: Combine with cumin and coriander for an Ayurvedic-inspired tea to ease bloating.
9. Relaxation Support: Enjoy before bed for its calming, stomach-settling effects.
Baked Goods
10. Biscuits & Cookies: Add to shortbread or tea biscuits for a subtle, sweet flavor.
11. Breads & Rolls: Mix into bread dough or sprinkle on top for a lightly sweet, herbal note.
12. Fennel-Spiced Cakes: Use in spiced cakes or fruitcakes for aromatic complexity.
Pickling
13. Pickled Vegetables: Adds bright, sweet flavor to pickled cucumbers, carrots, and beets.
14. Fermented Foods: Include in brine mixes for sauerkraut, kimchi, or preserved lemons.
15. Chutneys & Relishes: Enhances the flavor profile of homemade tangy condiments.
What are Fennel Seeds? The Spruce Eats
Fennel Seed Pasta recipe, The Spruce Eats
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