
Ingredients
For 8 portions
8
Fennel head(s) 300 g each
1000ml
Clear vegetable stock
Salt
For the sauce
500g
QimiQ Cream Base
2
Egg(s)
8
Tomato(es), diced
8tbsp
Flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
250g
Cream cheese
160g
Parmesan, grated
Salt and pepper
Ground nutmeg
g
Butter, for the baking tin
Bread crumbs, for the baking tin
Preparation
- Pre-heat the oven to 220° C (top-heat).
- Slice the fennel lengthwise into strips and cook in the stock for approx. 5 minutes. Drain well and place into a greased oven-proof dish.
- For the sauce, mix the QimiQ Sauce Base, egg, tomato, parsley, cream cheese and half of the Parmesan together. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Pour the sauce over the fennel and sprinkle with the remaining parmesan. Place in the hot oven and bake for approx. 15 minutes, or until golden brown (add the grill if required).