Braised Fennel with Chorizo and Chickpeas

12m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the fennel bulbs into quarters.
  2. 2Coat the fennel with olive oil and salt.
  3. 3Sear the fennel in a hot pan until golden brown on both sides.
  4. 4Deglaze the pan with the white wine and chicken/vegetable stock.
  5. 5Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until tender.
  6. 6Peel and dice the chorizo.
  7. 7In a separate pan, fry the chorizo and chickpeas until caramelized.
  8. 8Add a splash of vinegar, lemon juice, chives, salt, and pepper to the chorizo and chickpeas.
  9. 9When the fennel is tender, add butter, a splash of vinegar, and mustard to the braising liquid.
  10. 10Mix until combined and baste the fennel with the sauce as it thickens.
  11. 11Serve the fennel with the chorizo and chickpea mixture.
  12. 12Add a splash of water and extra seasoning to the sauce before finishing.

Ingredients

  • 2 fennel bulbs
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock/vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tin chickpeas
  • 100 g chorizo
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chives
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

Equipment

knifecutting boardbowlfrying panpot lidspoon