Description
Fennel is a flowering plant consisting of a white, fibrous bulb, green stalks, and feathery, deep green leaves. There's minimal prep involved beyond washing and slicing and all parts of the plant are edible, although the bulb getting the most attention. The tightly overlapping structure resembles a cabbage but is smaller and thicker. The seeds, or fruit, are dried and used as a popular spice both whole and ground. Both the vegetable and the seeds are moderately priced and have a lightly sweet, vegetal licorice taste.
