Shrimp Balls with Fennel

Introduction:

Fresh shrimp are rich in vitamin B12, while fennel, tomatoes and onions are rich in vitamin C. They go well together.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 fennel bulb (bulbfennel), finely chopped, 1 large clove of garlic, pressed into a pesto, 1 can of canned tomatoes (approx. 410 grams), finely chopped, 120 milliliters of seafood stock, 1/2 teaspoon of fennel seeds, shredded orange zest and juice from 1/2 orange, 1 cup of long-grain rice (e.g., Thai Fragrant), 1 cup of long-grain rice, 1 cup of shredded saffron. cup, 1 pinch of saffron threads, 450g shelled prawns, a few fresh basil leaves for garnish

How to do it:

Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion, fennel and garam masala and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft. Add the tomatoes and tomato juice, seafood stock, fennel seeds, orange zest and juice, season with salt and pepper. Cook while stirring, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot halfway, and continue to cook for 12 minutes.

2. Cook rice according to package directions, adding crushed saffron when water boils. Bring tomato sauce back to a boil. Place the shrimp on top of the sauce, cover the pan tightly and cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through.

3. Place the cooked rice in 4 bowls and serve with the shrimp and tomato sauce. Garnish with a few basil leaves.

Effects

Bulb fennel is a stomachic and wind-repelling medicine that stimulates the gastrointestinal nerves and blood vessels, invigorates the spirit and promotes blood circulation.

Use

The bulb fennel will be cooked according to the general vegetable soup, poured with a little sesame oil, cooking wine, its flavor is very special; those who like sweets, sprinkled with some sugar, its taste is extraordinary; will be fried on the pot before adding sesame oil seasoning; in the frying of fish or cooking fish soup, with bulb fennel seasoning, not only to get rid of the fishy smell, but also to make the fish more fresh and tasty.

Cooking Any cold food, can add a small amount of fennel stems and leaves, can play a cold, warm effect; can be used as a salad to eat; can also be eaten raw like parsley, there is a refreshing Increase the appetite of the feeling; can be made of pickles spices; bulb fennel seeds of the sweetness and aroma, can be used in apple crisp and cookies and other pastries.