Orange and fennel dressing recipe

Orange and Fennel Dressing recipe

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About this recipe

In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This orange and fennel dressing recipe is a refreshing and vibrant addition to any salad or dish. The combination of tangy oranges and aromatic fennel creates a unique flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. With just a few simple ingredients, this dressing is easy to make and adds a burst of citrusy goodness to your meals. Whether drizzled over greens or used as a marinade, this recipe is sure to elevate your culinary creations.

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Orange and fennel dressing recipe details

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Ingredients

1 tsp	fennel seeds
550 ml	orange juice
1 bulb(s)	fennel, halved, cored and thinly sliced
8	suffron threads, crushed
1 tsp	arrowroot
2 tbsp	olive oil
2 tbsp	fresh lemon juice
2 tsp	Dijon mustard
2 tsp	fresh basil, minced
	salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Toast the fennel seeds in a pan over high heat, about 2 minutes. Add the orange juice, sliced fennel and saffron and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and bring to a simmer. Cook until the juice has reduced to about 250ml. Strain the juice into a bowl Reserve the fennel. Return the juice to the saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot with 2 tablespoons of water, then whisk into the juice and cook just until thickened.

Remove pan from heat, stir in the cooked fennel and leave to cool at room temperature.

Strain the mixture into a medium bowl and whisk in the olive oil, lemon juice and mustard. Season the dressing with salt and white pepper.

Stir in the basil just before serving.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a