Grown by a third-generation farmer and sourced during the best part of the harvest on Greece’s island of Evia, Daphnis and Chloe’s Fennel Seeds are exceptionally sweet and full of anise flavor. Unlike other varietals that you may find in the grocery store, these whole fennel seeds are warm, zesty, aromatic and have zero bitterness. They are so potent, it is recommended that you only add half the amount called for in a recipe. Use them ground or bloomed in oil to elevate sausage, fish, stews and innumerable other dishes with their balancing, licorice-sweet flavor.
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Use in any recipe that calls for fennel seeds. But because of their potent, well-preserved flavor, you may need less than when using dried herbs from the grocery store. Add to taste.
Some of the finest Mediterranean herbs can be found in Greece, growing in wild undisturbed microclimates and, over the years, developing flavor profiles and aromas unique to that country. They are a well-kept secret by the locals, and most of the herbs have been inaccessible to cooks outside Greece — until now. Daphnis and Chloe, an Athens-based culinary herb company, partners with local foragers and farmers to harvest limited-production herbs and distribute them internationally, and we at Milk Street are bringing them to you.
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