Red Cabbage with Fennel X-posted

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Fall has hit Iowa and here's a fall side dish which is pretty, tasty and

easy. Sheryl

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Red Cabbage with Fennel

 

Recipe By : BHG, Sept. 1998

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Side Dishes Vegetables

Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 lb fennel

1/2 cup apple juice

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1 tsp pareve " chicken " bouillon granules -- * see note

3 cloves garlic -- minced

1 tbsp oil

4 cups shredded red cabbage

2 tbsp brown sugar

1/4 tsp fennel seed -- crushed

 

*these are not necessary at all

 

Cut off and discard upper stalks of fennel. Snip 2 tsp of the leafy fennel

tops; set aside along with a few sprigs of the leafy tops. Cutt off a thin

slice from the base of the fennel heads; remove wilted outer layers of the

stalks. Wash the fennel adn cut into quarters lengthwise.

 

In a small bowl combine the apple juice and vinegar. In a medium saucepan

combine the fennel bulbs, 1/2 cup of the apple juice mix, bouillon granules

and garlic. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until the

fennel wedges are tender.

 

Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, preheat the oil over medium high

heat. Add the cabbage and stir fry for 3-5 minutes or until the cabbage is

crisp-tender. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of the apple juice mixture and

brown sugar; stir into the cabbage with the fennel seed. Cook and stir 1

minute or until heated through.

 

Transfer the cabbage to a serving platter. Remove the fennel bulbs from

the liquid with a slotted spoon. Place on top of the cabbage. Garnish

with the reserved snipped fennel leaves and sprigs.

 

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NOTES : Posted to Grans, FabFood & Veg-Rec on 9-12-99

 

Sheryl in Iowa City

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