Fennel butter

Ingredients

• 200 g butter, diced and softened to room temperature
• 1 tbsp roasted and roughly ground fennel seeds
• salt and white pepper
• 1 squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the butter, fennel seeds and a good amount of seasoning. Use a wooden spoon to mix until combined and then continue mixing vigorously until the butter looks light and fluffy. Have a taste, add a little lemon juice and check the seasoning.

Once you are happy with the flavour, use a spatula to transfer to an appropriate container. The butter will last a good few weeks in the fridge.

Note

• This butter can also be kept in the freezer if you want to make a larger batch. It's a very handy thing to have around, after all.

Photography by Benito Martin. Styling by Lynsey Fryers. Food preparation by Suresh Watson.

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