How to Use Fennel Pollen

Fennel pollen graces the menus of high-toned restaurants, but it can also enhance your home-cooked meals. The pollen from fennel flowers adds a heady, honeylike flavor to meat, fish and vegetables--even to pesto.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Fennel pollen is gathered from blooming fennel plants that are air dried, then screened to remove petals and stems. Because it's difficult to gather, it can be expensive to buy, much like saffron.

2. Fennel pollen has a distinctive honey flavor that hints at its relatives anise, coriander and dill. Fennel pollen is quite fragrant; so, a little bit goes a long way!

3. Look for fennel pollen in the spice aisle at your local gourmet foods store, or from Internet spice sellers.

4. Sprinkle it over salads tossed with simple dressings, roasted vegetables and especially grilled chicken or roasted pork.

5. Try adding fennel pollen to your favorite spice rubs. Once you do, you'll find its aroma intoxicating!

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[jull14]

on 7/8/2009 Excellent article and very helpful. Thanks for writing this article. It is very clear and easy to follow.