Fermented Fennel Fritter

Rishim Sachdeva

Rishim Sachdeva

24th November 2023
Rishim Sachdeva

Fermented Fennel Fritter

15 min

Fermented Fennel Fritter by Rishim Sachdeva
Fermentation process: 7-10 days

Ingredients

Fermented Fennel

  • 100 grams Fennel
  • 3 grams Salt
  • 300 grams Fresh fennel

Batter

  • 100 grams Flour
  • 40 grams Water (or enough to make a thick batter)
  • 5 grams Garlic salt
  • 5 grams Dried herbs

Curry Leaf Aioli

  • Mustard - 30gms
  • Garlic - 4 cloves
  • Oil 250ml or more.
  • Blanched curry leaf 10 sprigs.

Method

Fermented Fennel Fritter

1. Ferment thinly sliced fennel with a 2% salt solution for 7-10 days in a kilner jar at room temperature.
2. Once tangy, refrigerate to slow down the fermentation process.
3. Mix with freshly sliced fennel in a ratio of fresh to ferment (70:30).

Batter

1. Make a batter with water, flour, garlic salt, oregano, and any other dried herbs.
2. Leave to ferment overnight and mix it with the fennel once it's nice and airy.
3. Take up to 4 chunks and deep fry carefully.

Curry Leaf Aioli

1. Emulsify mustard, garlic, oil, and blanched curry leaf to achieve a sweet, tangy, and pungent aioli.

Serving

1. Serve with a curry leaf aioli and fresh herb salad.

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