Fennel Pollen.

Detroit_Waves · 2 Jun 2012 at 00:59

Hi guys,

So a couple of months ago, I read an article in the Wall Street Journal, regarding Fennel Pollen, and how the was the new 'Magic' ingredient in the kitchen.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304692804577285582237631376.html (found the article online)

I wasn't too fussed about hunting some out, however I was in a spice shop yesterday, and managed to find some, at an extortionate price, however I thought I would pick it up and give it a go.

I haven't got around to using it yet, but thought I would see if anyone else has?

Saetia · 2 Jun 2012 at 01:28

Sounds like it'd be nice sprinkled on some ice cream, by the descriptions of it on the website.

robfosters · 2 Jun 2012 at 01:30

Will be pretty similar to star anise I reckon. Although it may have a stronger taste. I would use it sparingly.

Make a good rub for ribs with it.

Glaucus · 2 Jun 2012 at 01:43

One of the sausages I want to make uses it. However I'll be using a substitute. Where did you find it?

robfosters · 2 Jun 2012 at 02:32

Glaucus,

Just wondering,

Could you make your own salami, chorizo and pepperoni if you wanted to? I could eat salami every single day without fail. In crusty bread with pesto and red onion.

Glaucus · 2 Jun 2012 at 02:34

You can, never tried . In fact these will be my first proper sausages. Just hope I'm not to hungover in the morning.

Chorizo is something I rally want to try making.

robfosters · 2 Jun 2012 at 02:37

I reckon it's a challenge. Something about it tells me that it's quite difficult. Especially the skins.

Glaucus · 2 Jun 2012 at 02:39

I'm sure it is, we shall see. Went for hog skins which are meant to be easier. Skilled hands, sheep skins are meant to be better but very hard to work with,

Detroit_Waves · 5 Jun 2012 at 00:47

Glaucus said:
One of the sausages I want to make uses it. However I'll be using a substitute. Where did you find it?

I grabbed it in a spice shop in Silverlake, in Los Angeles.

Although, looking online, it seems like you can pick it up pretty easily!

Bennie-Mac · 5 Jun 2012 at 01:39

Ouch its over £1 per gram judging from places selling it online. Saffron prices.