Egyptians grew crops such as wheat, barley, vegetables, figs, melons, pomegranates and vines. They also grew flax which was made into linen. The most important crop was grain. The ancient Egyptians used grain to make bread, porridge and beer.
Remove the fennel from the oven, when it is tender and golden brown (this will take approximately 30-40 minutes). Squeeze over some lemon juice, then cover and set aside in a warm place. To finish the pork, turn the oven back up to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Cook the pork for another 20 minutes, or until the skin is very crisp. Slice the pork belly and serve the fennel alongside, sprinkling over the chopped reserved fennel fronds for garnish.
Instructions. Heat 2 tsp of the vegetable oil in a large, deep saucepan over mediumâhigh heat. Cook the pork ribs for 4 minutes, turning until browned on both sides. Transfer to a plate once cooked. Add another 2 tsp of oil to the pan and cook the pork belly for 4 minutes, turning until browned. Set aside with the ribs. Add the remaining vegetable oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring and scraping any bits from the base of the pan, for 2 minutes.