Fennel & anchovy gratin

(Serves 4)

·         50g butter

·         2 medium brown onions, finely sliced

·         4 garlic cloves, sliced

·         6 sprigs thyme

·         Salt and pepper

·         1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and finely sliced

·         300ml chicken stock

·         60g bread crumbs

·         45g anchovies, chopped

Method

Pre-heat oven to 180C. Melt butter in saucepan and add onion, garlic and thyme. Season and cook until soft.

Remove thyme stalks. Add fennel to onions and stir to combine. Place in four oven-proof gratin dishes. Pour over chicken stock. Mix bread crumbs with anchovies in a small bowl and spread on top of fennel.

Bake for 40 minutes or until breadcrumbs are crisp and golden and fennel is soft. Served with smoked trout, rocket salad and bread.