Sautéed Fennel with Almonds, Raisins, and Saffron

Ingredients

• 2 fennel bulbs
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• ¼ cup whole almonds (preferably Marcona)
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 10 garlic cloves
• ¼ cup raisins
• 2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
• + 5 more ingredients
• • ½ teaspoon grated orange zest
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • chervil leaves
  • fennel fronds

Slice fennel lengthwise 1/4 inch thick. Coarsely crush almonds by firmly rolling over them with a rolling pin. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté fennel with garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes...

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