Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.but requires additional unattended time.
In the following recipe, the lettuce leaves may be wrapped loosely in paper towels and kept chilled in a plastic bag until you are ready to assemble the cones.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a small dry heavy skillet toast fennel seeds over moderate heat, shaking skillet occasionally, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
In a blender blend seeds, vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste until emulsified.
Step 3
In a large glass baking dish combine fennel marinade and all vegetables except lettuce leaves and marinate, covered and chilled, overnight.
Step 4
Divide vegetables among lettuce leaves, letting excess marinade drip off, and roll up leaves to enclose vegetables. (Use wooden picks to secure lettuce cones if necessary.)
