Crisp shaved fennel for scallops, fish or a rich meat dish.

New cookbook version · Serves 4

Written to complete the family collection. This is a new version, not a recovered record of the original cook.

Ingredients

  • 1 large fennel bulb
  • 2 handfuls rocket
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Black pepper
  • Fennel fronds

Method

  1. Trim fennel, reserving the fronds. Slice the bulb very thinly with a sharp knife or guarded mandoline.
  2. Toss fennel with lemon juice and salt and leave for 5 minutes.
  3. Add rocket, olive oil, pepper and chopped fronds. Toss lightly and serve.