Clean, wash and drain the fennel and cut lengthwise into slices of about 1 cm. Bring 1/2 litre salted water to the boil in a wide pot. Cover the fennel slices and steam for about 2 minutes. Drain on a sieve and let cool down
Clean, wash and drain the salad and herbs and pluck roughly into pieces. Chop shallot finely. Mix vinegar, diced shallots, mustard, salt, pepper and sugar. Fold in 2 tablespoons of oil.
Whisk eggs, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a deep plate. Separate the flour and breadcrumbs in deep plates. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan. Turn the fennel first in flour, then in egg and finally in breadcrumbs. Fry the fennel in 3 portions over medium heat until golden brown. For each new portion, add 3 tablespoons of oil to the pan. Drain the fennel briefly on kitchen paper and keep warm. Mix salad, herbs and vinaigrette. Serve with the breaded fennel. Serve with Sauce Bernaise and baguette
Waiting time approx. 15 minutes