Fennel is a hard flowering perennial from the carrot family. Ancient folklore calls fennel the herb of snakes as they rub against the plant to sharpen their eyesight. Myth also has it that Prometheus use a fennel stalk as a torch when he stole fire fro the gods to bring it to earth.
Its sweet, licorice-like flavour can lend an earthy, sweet taste to dishes. In Indian culture, it is a widely used ingredient, as well as a digestive and mouth freshener. The seeds are chewed by many as an after-dinner 'mint'.
Its sweet, licorice-like flavour can lend an earthy, sweet taste to dishes. In Indian culture, it is a widely used ingredient, as well as a digestive and mouth freshener. The seeds are chewed by many as an after-dinner 'mint'.
