When one sees a movie about a galaxy and time quite removed from our own, one might wonder what the residents have for dinner.

In Star Wars, Episode IV, I was always curious about what Luke Skywalker's Aunt Beru was cooking for dinner. After careful analysis, I determined that she was she was steaming fennel in her high tech kitchen gadget. When looking at the table in photo number two, I see a heavy and creamy looking light green dish. I am thinking that the steamed fennel was put through a blender after steaming and a few spices added to make a tasty intergalactic meal.

Also present at the dinner table, in photo number three, is a greenish drink that may be the famed Tatooine vitamin drink that was so popular during the Rebellion Uprising. Produced locally by an enterprising group of Sand People, it was in abundant supply at a reasonable price, depending upon your bargaining skills.

I found a recipe online for fennel soup and the dish has a similar coloring to the main meal here, so I am including it for anyone who has a hunger for some Star Wars food.

After looking through many recipes I found one that looked close in appearance to the Star Wars dish. While this recipe does not call for steaming the fennel, it may be that Aunt Beru came up with a workable and delicious variation. (There was always a bit of downtime on Tatooine to spend in the kitchen trying out new recipes.)

From the attractive blog, cookalmostanything.blogspot.com, the recipe is covered by copyright so I have provided the link only.

May the delicious dinner course be with you!

Fennel Soup (Zuppa di Finocchio)