85ml (3fl oz) dry white wine . 85ml (3fl oz) dry white wine .

6 cloves garlic, finely sliced . 1 dried red chilli, crumbled . Reserving the tops, cut the fennel into wedges. good extra-virgin olive oil, to serve 4 sprigs fresh thyme .

4 sprigs fresh thyme . good extra-virgin olive oil, to serve 1 dried red chilli, crumbled .

6 cloves garlic, finely sliced . Place the butter and a splash of oil in a pan over a low heat, add the fennel and cook for 40 minutes, or until golden and caramelised.