Fennel Stalks, Dried

The tall, woody stalks of fennel are tough and usually not eaten. Stalks have a strong, delicious sweet fennel flavor evoking licorice. Dried stalks of fennel are an essential ingredient of Provencal Italian cuisine.

Fennel stalks have a lot of flavor, and are a traditional component of many vegetable, chicken and fish stocks.Placing a few dried fennel stalks on the fire adds a wonderful flavor to any grilled dish.