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Star Anise Whole
$3.45 – $6.95
Product Description
Star anise, is a star-shaped fruit that is considered an essential ingredient in Chinese duck and pork recipes. Its licorice-like flavour is similar to that of aniseed and fennel It has a sweet warm, clovey, liquorice flavour, and deep aroma. Used to add flavour to tea, soups, stir-fries and curries, while the ground star anise is a dominant ingredient in Chinese five-spice powder.Ingredients:
100% dried Whole Star AniseHow to Use:
- Use to flavour tea, marinades, and soups
- Use star anise in baking, meat rubs, and bbq sauce
- Use star anise in fruit compotes and jams and syrup recipes
- Add flavour to stewed compotes of fruit when placed in whole during cooking
- Add star anise into the chicken or duck to get the spicy-sweet Chinese flavour
- Add to Indian stews and curries
- Add whole when cooking rice for pulao and biryanis
- Use in confectionery, to impart a mild sweetness and spicy flavour
Recipe/Product links:
Click below or scan the QR code on the back of your product packet to find recipes and how-to-use instructions Cleansing Vietnamese Beef StewHow to Select:
Try to select high-quality star anise whole that is not broken, with its distinctive aroma and its dark reddish-brown colour. Store Star Anise Whole in an airtight container, in a cool, dark place away from heat and light for up to two years.Country of Origin:
Grown in Indonesia, Packed in AustraliaOther Names or Spelling:
star anise seed, Chinese star anise, or badiaFrequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I buy star anise?
You can easily find our Star Anise in the spices section at your nearest grocery store or simply order it online from our website.2. Can you buy a ground star anise?
You can easily find our ground Star Anise in the spices section at your nearest grocery store or simply order it online from our website.3. What is a good substitute for star anise?
The best alternatives for star anise is Ground Cloves and Cassia Bark powder. You can use them in equal amount. You can also use Aniseed and Fennel Seeds.4. What is the difference between anise and star anise?
Anise, a small-brown coloured seed, is more potent. It has a stronger and spicy flavour, whereas star anise is star-shaped and mildly spicy.5. What does star anise taste like?
Star anise has an exotic flavour. It is sweet as licorice and has a similar flavour to that of anise.Related Products
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