Rice with Fennel (Arroz con Hinojos)

ส่วนผสม

sofrito (olive oil, onion, green peper, garlic, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, cumin, bay leaf)

vegetables (beans, tomato, potato, green on red pepper, carrot, peas)

meats (chicken)

rice

water

fresh fennel

splash of white wine

วิธีทำ

The rice with fennel is a typical dish from some southern regions of Spain with presence Roma, and is one of the most representative dishes of the gypsy cuisine from this country. Depending on the taste of each home, this stew includes onion, beans (bunk beds), tomato, potato, green or red pepper, carrot, peas, chicken ... or even a splash of white wine. First a sofrito in the casserole, then the vegetables and meats are added, and finally the rice, water and fresh fennel.

The fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a typical aromatic herb of the Mediterranean basin, appreciated for its slightly flavor aniseed. Wild fennel is used, not sweet (the 'fennel of Florence'). Its season varies from November to April, and grows naturally on the margins of forests or crops.oneIn these months, gypsy women pick it up from the field and use it fresh to flavor stews. It is preferred to collect young plants, since they are more tender.2Beans with fennel, crumbs with fennel, or fennel fish are also typical.