A radiant dish of varying textures and colors: a warmly toasted fennel hash as the foundation, topped by two glistening egg yolks, studded with shiitake bacon bits and a splash of vibrant orange citrus zest. Strands of fennel fronds add a touch of delicate green, while a drizzle of honey-tinged sour cream crisscrosses the dish.

Shiitake Bacon and Fennel Hash with Citrus Eggs

Name: Shiitake Bacon and Fennel Hash with Citrus Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1 Fennel bulb, 1 thinly sliced, fronds reserved for garnish; 4 large Eggs, 4 none; 1 Orange, 1 zested and juiced; 150g Shiitake Mushrooms, 150g sliced into thin strips; 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce, 1 tablespoon none; 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup, 1 tablespoon none; 100g Sour Cream, 100g none; 1 tablespoon Honey, 1 tablespoon none; 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 tablespoon none; Salt and Pepper, to taste none

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Frying

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: January 03, 2026

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 - none
1 orange - 1 - zested and juiced
150g shiitake mushrooms - 150g - sliced into thin strips
1 tablespoon soy sauce - 1 tablespoon - none
1 tablespoon maple syrup - 1 tablespoon - none
100g sour cream - 100g - none
1 tablespoon honey - 1 tablespoon - none
1 tablespoon olive oil - 1 tablespoon - none
Salt and pepper - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍄🥣🕒

In a bowl, mix the shiitake slices with the soy sauce and maple syrup. Let this sit for 15 minutes.
Step 2 - 🍳🔥🍄

In a pan over medium heat, add your mushroom mixture and fry it until it's crispy. Once done, set it aside.
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.
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.
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.
Step 6 - 🍯🥣🥚

In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and honey. Drizzle this over your cooked eggs.
Step 7 - 🥬🧂🍽

Garnish your dish with the reserved fennel fronds. Add a sprinkle of sea salt and loose pepper then serve

Additional

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!