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Sauteed Fennel with Anchovies, Garlic, and Sambuca: Finocchio al Alici, Aglio e Sambuca (Mario Batali) Recipe

Sauteed Fennel with Anchovies, Garlic, and Sambuca: Finocchio al Alici, Aglio e Sambuca (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Sauteed Fennel with Anchovies, Garlic, and Sambuca: Finocchio al Alici, Aglio e Sambuca (Mario Batali)

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Ingredients:

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4 bulbs fennel , fronds removed, finely chopped and set aside
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
6 salt-packed anchovy fillets, filleted, rinsed, and patted dry
4 oz sambuca or other anise liqueur

Directions:

Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Set up an ice bath next to the stovetop. Blanch the whole fennel bulbs in the boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes, until fork tender. Remove, refresh in the ice bath, drain and cut each bulb in half.
In a 14 to 16-inch, non-stick saute pan, heat the olive oil until smoking. Add the fennel halves, cut side down, and saute slowly until golden brown. Add the garlic and onions to the pan and turn the bulbs over. Mash the anchovies into a paste and add to the pan. Add the sambuca and swirl through the pan, cooking until the alcohol evaporates, about 1 minute. Remove the fennel bulbs from the saute pan to a decorative platter. Add the fronds to the remaining liquid in the pan, pour over the fennel and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	225.09 Kcal (942 kJ)
Calories from fat	135.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.08g	23%
Cholesterol	3.75mg	1%
Sodium	336.09mg	14%
Potassium	1021.09mg	22%
Total Carbs	19.85g	7%
Sugars	1.13g	5%
Dietary Fiber	7.63g	31%
Protein	3.8g	8%
Vitamin C	30.9mg	52%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	161.4mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	78.48 Kcal (329 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.26g	23%
Cholesterol	1.31mg	1%
Sodium	117.18mg	14%
Potassium	356.03mg	22%
Total Carbs	6.92g	7%
Sugars	0.39g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.66g	31%
Protein	1.32g	8%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	52%
Iron	1mg	16%
Calcium	56.3mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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