How to freeze fennel
Freezing fennel is a great way to preserve this flavorful vegetable for use in your dishes throughout the year. Follow these simple steps to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
Ingredients
- Fresh fennel
Instructions
- Start by cleaning the fennel bulbs and leaves thoroughly. Chop the bulbs into manageable pieces.
- Blanch the fennel bulbs in boiling water for about three minutes. This helps to maintain the texture and flavor.
- Immediately after blanching, transfer the bulbs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Drain the bulbs and pat them dry.
- Place the blanched bulbs and the rinsed and dried leaves separately on a baking sheet and freeze them for a few hours.
- Once fully frozen, transfer the fennel pieces and leaves into freezer-safe bags, ensuring to remove as much air as possible. Don't forget to label the bags with the date!