Fennel Spice Chips Recipes

Steps:

• Put the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and peppercorns in a heavy pan over medium heat. Watch carefully, tossing frequently so the seeds toast evenly. When light brown and fragrant, pour the seeds onto a plate to cool. They must be cool before grinding, or they will gum up the blades.
• Pour the seeds into a blender and add the salt. Blend to a fine powder, shaking the blender occasionally to redistribute the seeds. Store in a tightly sealed glass jar in a cool, dry place, or freeze.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F. Place the chips on a cookie sheet and put them in oven for 4 to 6 minutes.
• When oil is visible on the chips and they start to get shiny, take them out of the oven, and sprinkle with a generous amount of the spice rub. Let them cool and serve.
• To Make Fennel Spice Rub:
• Place the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and peppercorns in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Watch carefully, tossing frequently so the seeds will toast evenly. When light brown and fragrant, pour the seeds onto a plate to cool. They must be cool before grinding, or they will gum up the blades.
• Pour the seeds into a blender(I use a small coffee grinder) and add the salt. Blend to a fine powder, shaking the blender occasionally to redistribute the seeds. Store in a tightly sealed glass jar in a cool, dry place, or freeze.
• Yield: 1 1/4 cups.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat; set aside.
• Place glucose, 6 tablespoons water, salt, and citric acid in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Place fennel in an even layer in a vacuum bag; add glucose solution and seal on highest setting of a vaccum sealer. Let stand for at least 5 minutes. Remove fennel from bag and pat dry.
• Spray prepared baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; wipe off any excess. Lay fennel slices in an even layer on baking sheet; top fennel with a second nonstick baking mat. Transfer to oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove second nonstick baking mat and continue baking until fennel is dry and crisp, about 1 hour.

Steps:

• The day before you plan to eat them, tip the potatoes into a pan of cold water and add the turmeric and pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, and simmer gently for 2-3 mins until just cooked. Drain, leave to cool, then chill overnight if you can.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Drizzle 1 tbsp of the oil in a shallow roasting tin (preferably non-stick), and place in the oven. Pour the rest of the oil into a large bowl and add the ginger, garlic, fennel seeds and cayenne pepper. Tip the cold chips into the bowl and gently toss with your fingers until evenly coated. Remove the tray from the oven and scatter over the chips. Use a spatula to coat the chips in the hot oil, then lay them out in a single layer and roast for 30 mins. Use the spatula to turn, then return to the oven for 15 mins until crisp and golden.