How To Cook Fennel Bulb In Pan
Lay some fennel slices in a single layer in the pan.
How to cook fennel bulb in pan. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Roast fennel stalks develop a caramel like sweetness and recipes where the bulb is pan fried also mean that the clean white flesh turns golden and the flavours mellow and become more rounded. You should cook the fennel until it is golden brown.
Roast for 30 minutes until tender and slightly golden on the edges. Fennel bulbs can also be boiled or steamed. Scrape the fennel out onto a sheet pan including any leftover oil in the bowl and spread in a single layer.
Flip all the fennel over and roast for another 10 minutes to caramelize further. Cook until nicely browned on both sides about 5 minutes. This curbs the bitterness without introducing any sweet caramel notes.
Stir the fennel on occasion and flip the pieces. Season with salt and lemon pepper.