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Fenchelknolle

fennel bulb

noun FEN-khel-knol-uh Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Usage Note

Fenchelknolle is the swollen base of the fennel plant used as a vegetable — distinct from fennel seeds (Fenchelsamen) or fennel herb (Fenchelgrün). It has a mild aniseed flavour and is braised, raw in salads, or roasted.

Examples

"Die Fenchelknolle in dünne Scheiben schneiden und mit Zitrone und Parmesan anmachen."

Natural Translation

Slice the fennel bulb thinly and dress it with lemon and Parmesan.

Literal Translation

The fennel-bulb into thin slices cut and with lemon and Parmesan dress.

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