Bulk Whole Star Anise, Seasoning, Spice (select size below)

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Bulk Whole Star Anise, Seasoning, Spice
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Strong and slightly bitter with a licorice-like taste
Integral ingredient in Chinese five spice
Can be used to bring bold flavor to a variety of dishes ranging from savory to sweet
Great for use in traditional Chinese dishes, Vietnamese pho, cookies, or for seasoning pork and duck
Star anise delivers a strong aroma and licorice-like, warming flavor to foods and beverages. Use this spice to deepen the flavor of tomato-based sauces, jams, as well as meat and poultry dishes, especially pork and duck, and even mulled wine. Like anise seeds, star anise gets its distinctive licorice taste from a chemical compound called anethol. The two are not related botanically, though, as star anise is a member of the magnolia family. Star anise ranges from 6-10 points on a star, with each point containing a single seed.
Integral to East Asian Cuisine
Essential to East Asian cooking, star anise is used in Vietnamese pho, spiced chai, and braised beef dishes, and a multitude of other recipes to give them a warm, spicy undertone. Additionally, it is one of the essential spices in Chinese five spice, a blend used in a wide variety of cuisines.