Confit fennel with saffron and harissa

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This simple vegetarian fennel side dish is packed with flavour thanks to fragrant saffron and fiery harissa. With the bulb gently simmered until yielding and soft, it's the perfect small plate to serve as part of a larger Middle Eastern feast.

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First published in 2020

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Method

1
Preheat an oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Place the butter, sugar, salt, water and saffron in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer
2
Place the fennel halves cut-side down in a baking dish big enough to hold them in a snug single layer. Pour over the simmering saffron mixture, then cover the tray in foil. Cook in the oven for 45 minutes, turning the fennel halfway through, until soft
3
Place a tablespoon of yoghurt and a tablespoon of harissa on each plate. Top with a fennel half, drizzling it with some of the cooking liquor. Garnish with dill fronds and serve
First published in 2020

Following time spent working in kitchens including The Palomar and The Barbary, Helen Graham joined forces with Marc Summers to launch Middle Eastern vegetarian concept Bubala, where she spent five years as executive chef before leaving to pursue her own solo projects.

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