Braised Fennel With Ginger- Fenkel In Soppes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs fresh fennel
8 ounces onions
1/4 pint dry white wine
1/4 pint water
6 slices whole meal bread, thick slices (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon saffron
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Clean and trim the fennel and cut in matchsticks
Place the fennel in a wide, lidded pan with the thickly sliced onions.
Scatter over the spices and salt, oil and the liquids.
Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the fennel is cooked but still firm, stirring all the ingredients are well distributed.
Serve with a roast meat or griddled fish or as vegetarian dish.