How to make Fennel juice?

How to make juice from Fennel Seeds? In India we eat fennel after meals, but I want to make some drinks using it.

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You can buy fennel seed extract, but I can't find instructions to make it. I assume you could just crush the seeds, put them in vodka and strain in a week or two.

If you don't want to use alcohol, you could also use propylene glycol or glycerine.

Another thing you might consider is using vinegar the same way. That could certainly be an interesting accent to certain drinks.

Any kind of attempt to juice the seeds isn't going to work. Extraction should work, I'll experiment with it. I'll update this post in a couple of weeks if no one beats me to it.

EDIT: It says on WIKI that you can make a tea with fennel seeds. By golly it works! I used slightly crushed fennel seeds and added boiling water. Once it cooled to drinking temperature, I strained it. I'm drinking it now, it tastes like fennel seeds. It's quite nice with a touch of honey.

Later EDIT: I just checked on the fennel seed extract in vodka and the vinegar. Both seem to be working just fine. I think the vinegar has some real potential. Maybe not so much with fruit, but perhaps with vegetable juices and/or kefir. I'm also thinking that it is going to make a great salad dressing.

UPDATE: The extract made with vodka is exactly how I expected it to be. It's a bit boozy (of course) but it tastes like fennel seeds. A few drops of this could easily replace actual fennel seeds in any recipe I can think of.

The vinegar is another story entirely. This stuff is awesome. I'm not yet sure exactly how I am going to use it, but I will, and I'll make it again. Furthermore, this has inspired me to make an infused vinegar using all of the whole spices that I still have from my most recent adventure with pho (Vietamese noodle soup). I can imagine it as a secret ingredient in all kinds of goodness. Thanks for the question which in turn inspired good stuff!

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Can you juice fennel?

Many people are surprised to hear I juice fennel. While I love cooking with fennel in soups and stews, shaved raw salads, and as a standalone vegetable, juicing highlights it lightly licorice flavor. Instead of discarding the top stalks and fronds that you don't cook with them, use them for juicing.

What are the benefits of fennel juice?

Rich in potassium, fennel also helps to lower and regulate blood pressure and cholesterol, combat anemia, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, respiratory disorders, and menstrual disorders, while promoting brain and eye health.

How do you prepare raw fennel?

How do you prepare fennel?

Slice off the stalks and fronds.

Remove the root end.

Slice the bulb into quarters.

Remove the core from each quarter with your knife.

Peel apart the layers of each quarter, then slice into your desired size and shape.

What is the best way to use fennel?

To soften the flavor of the fennel bulb, try braising, saut\xe9ing, roasting, or grilling it. Fennel stalks can take the place of celery in soups and stews, and can be used as a "bed" for roasted chicken and meats. Use fennel fronds as a garnish, or chop them and use as you would other herbs, like dill or parsley.