mezzomediFennel seed
Intensely anise-flavored and sweet fennel seed, licorice aroma.
Fennel seed has a sweet and slightly aniseed aroma, with a subtle peppery note. It is fine and elongated, offering a crunchy texture when bitten. In Mediterranean cuisine, it is used to flavor fish, braised meats, and some breads, while also aiding digestion.
Best pairings
Anise Classic88%Two spices that are accomplices to Mediterranean fennel, with sweet and harmonious anise notes in sauces and breads.
Ouzo Classic88%Fennel seeds amplify the characteristic Mediterranean anise flavor.
Mastic Classic88%Complementary woody and aniseed aromatics, an essential duo in Mediterranean pastries and liqueurs.
Pastis Classic88%Fennel seeds reinforce pastis' characteristic anise in traditional Provençal dishes.
Fennel fronds Classic86%Same plant in two forms (seeds and herb), natural and deep harmony in fennel flavors.
Pork Classic86%Fennel seed and pork, Italian sausage and porchetta.
Sausage Classic86%Fennel seed in Italian sausage (finocchiona).
Star anise Classic86%Fennel seeds and star anise: dry spicy synergy, the base for Maghrebi spice blends.
Cumin Classic82%A fundamental alliance in North African and Levantine cuisine, where warm, aromatic flavors harmonize.
Ras el hanout Classic82%The quintessential Moroccan blend often includes fennel, creating a harmony of warm, spicy flavors.
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FAQ
What goes with fennel seed?
Fennel seed pairs especially well with anise, ouzo, mastic, pastis and fennel fronds. Two spices that are accomplices to Mediterranean fennel, with sweet and harmonious anise notes in sauces and breads.
What can I substitute for fennel seed?
If you don't have it, try: anise, star anise, coriander seed.