Fennel Patties

Directions

1. Wash and clean the fennel.
2. Remove all the stems (hold the stem upside down with one hand and quickly pull off the leaves with the other hand, leaving the stem intact).
3. Finely chop the fennel.
4. In a small frying pan, heat the olive oil and saute the onions. Deglaze with ouzo, then add the fennel. Allow them to cook until tender.
5. Transfer the fennel mixture to a bowl and let it cool down slightly. Add the eggs and flour, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
6. Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Using two spoons, shape the mixture into patties and fry them until golden brown.
7. Serve the fennel patties warm, plain, or with a yogurt, tomato, or lemon sauce.
Notes:
• You can add a little water to the mixture to make fennel fritters.
• Adjust the amount of flour depending on the desired texture.
• If you are fasting, omit the eggs and use self-rising flour or plain flour with a teaspoon of baking powder.
Enjoy your fennel patties!