FENNEL & POTATO GRATIN

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This is a deliciously creamy, seasonal dish that's best prepared ahead of time

Provided by Rosie Birkett

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 bulb fennel , finely sliced (reserve the fronds)
squeeze of lemon juice
1 large garlic clove , crushed
200ml double cream
80ml vermouth or fino sherry
50ml semi-skimmed milk
butter , for greasing
600g floury potatoes (such as King Edward or Maris Piper), finely sliced

Steps:

Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan or cast-iron skillet over a medium heat and sauté the fennel with a little seasoning for about 10 mins until caramelised and sweet. Take off the heat and squeeze over a little lemon juice. In a jug, combine the garlic, cream, vermouth or sherry and semi-skimmed milk.
Butter a medium-sized roasting tin or casserole dish. Put a layer of the potatoes on the bottom, followed by some of the fennel and a glug of the cream mixture. Season and continue to layer the potatoes, fennel, seasoning and cream mixture. Make sure the top layer of veg is coated in the mixture - press it down with a spatula if you need to - and top with the fennel fronds.
Roast in the oven for 35-40 mins, or until the potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium