Shiitake Bacon and Fennel Hash with Citrus Eggs
Aromatic winter fennel hash with citrus-infused eggs.
Daily recipe · January 03, 2026
A little about this dish
Embrace the briskness of winter with this delectable brunch recipe. The star of the show is none other than the aromatic fennel bulb, whose anise-like nuances marry perfectly with citrusy, vibrant oranges and hearty eggs steampunked in a shiitake bacon blanket. Topping with a drizzle of honey-tinged sour cream adds the perfect finishing touch of creamy sweetness.
Ingredients (for 2)
- 1 fennel bulb — 1 — thinly sliced, fronds reserved for garnish
- 4 large eggs — 4
- 1 orange — 1 — zested and juiced
- 150g shiitake mushrooms — 150g — sliced into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce — 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup — 1 tablespoon
- 100g sour cream — 100g
- 1 tablespoon honey — 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil — 1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper — to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🍄🥣🕒In a bowl, mix the shiitake slices with the soy sauce and maple syrup. Let this sit for 15 minutes.
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Step 2 — 🍳🔥🍄In a pan over medium heat, add your mushroom mixture and fry it until it's crispy. Once done, set it aside.
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Step 3 — 🍳🥬🧂Still using the same pan, add olive oil and the sliced fennel. Sauté this until it becomes golden brown and soft. Add some salt and pepper for seasoning.
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Step 4 — 🥚🍊🥣In another bowl, whisk your eggs with orange zest and a dash of orange juice. Pour this over your cooked fennel and stir gently. Allow the eggs to partially set.
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Step 5 — 🥚🍄🔥Put the fried shiitake bacon on top of the eggs. Don't forget to cover the pan and allow it to cook until the eggs are fully set.
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Step 6 — 🍯🥣🥚In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and honey. Drizzle this over your cooked eggs.
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Step 7 — 🥬🧂🍽Garnish your dish with the reserved fennel fronds. Add a sprinkle of sea salt and loose pepper then serve
A final fox tip
This dish is a symphony of flavors that celebrates the seasonal ingredient - fennel. Modify the egg cooking style to your preference. For a vegan version, replace eggs with tofu and honey with agave syrup. Little hands can help with whisking the eggs or being in charge of the 'drizzling' finals. Enjoy!