Delicate, Delicious Celery, Fennel And Almond Cakes Recipe

Name: Delicate, Delicious Celery, Fennel And Almond Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium head celery, about 12-14 stalks, trimmed, washed and cut 1/4-inches slices, leaves reserved; 1 medium fennel bulb, cut in half, cored and thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 large garlic cloves, finely diced; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all- purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 2-3 star anise; 1/4 teaspoon of freshly crated nutmeg or mace powder; Sea or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 extra large egg, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup lightly toasted almonds,coarsely ground; 2-3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan or any cheese of your choice; 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs + more for rolling the cakes; Canola or any light oil for frying; For the Quiche; 3 extra large eggs, beaten; 1 1/2 cups homemade or purchased whole milk Ricotta; About 1 1/4 cups the Celery-Fennel and Almond batter; 2 tablespoons Panko bread crumbs, for the top; 2 tablespoons cheese of your choice, for the top

Servings: persons

1 medium head celery, about 12-14 stalks, trimmed, washed and cut 1/4-inches slices, leaves reserved
1 medium fennel bulb, cut in half, cored and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, diced
2 large garlic cloves, finely diced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all- purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2-3 star anise
1/4 teaspoon of freshly crated nutmeg or mace powder
Sea or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 extra large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup lightly toasted almonds,coarsely ground
2-3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan or any cheese of your choice
3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs + more for rolling the cakes
Canola or any light oil for frying
For the Quiche
3 extra large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups homemade or purchased whole milk Ricotta
About 1 1/4 cups the Celery-Fennel and Almond batter
2 tablespoons Panko bread crumbs, for the top
2 tablespoons cheese of your choice, for the top

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["In a saucepan bring the milk to a boil; remove from heat, add star anise and nutmeg; cover and let steep for 10-15 minutes; then strain into a measuring cup.", "In a large saute pan melt the butter, add onion and garlic, salt and pepper; saute, mixing with a wooden spoon, over medium-low heat until softened, fragrant and translucence, about 8 to 10 minutes. Mix-in flour and cook, stirring, for 5 more minutes or until foamy and the flour is dissolved.", "Slowly whisk in the milk, bring to simmer and add celery and fennel.
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Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, for 30 minutes or until celery and fennel are just softened but not mushy, and the milk is absorbed completely.", "Cool to room temperature, taste for seasoning, add salt and pepper, if needed; then mix-in the egg, almonds, cheese, Panko and chopped celery leaves.", "Line a tray with parchment or wax paper, form the cakes and lightly roll them in Panko bread crumbs. Transfer to refrigerator and chill for a couple of hours.", "Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a non-stick large skillet on medium heat, place 4- 5 cakes and fry for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, if needed, add some more oil before adding next portion of cakes. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.", "To make the Quiche: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a pie round baking dish.
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In a mixing bowl beat eggs, stir in Ricotta; then the Celery-Fennel and Almond batter. Pour into prepared baking dish, smooth the top. Sprinkle with Panko and cheese. Bake for about 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium head celery, about 12-14 stalks, trimmed, washed and cut 1/4-inches slices, leaves reserved, 1 medium fennel bulb, cut in half, cored and thinly sliced, 1 medium onion, diced, 2 large garlic cloves, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Delicate, Delicious Celery, Fennel And Almond Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Delicate, Delicious Celery, Fennel And Almond Cakes

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