Femme Organics Star Anise Whole

In cooking, star anise can be used whole or as a powder. It's often utilized in classical Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines, especially as a flavor enhancer in broths, soups and curries. It's well known for its presence in the Chinese “5 spice” and Indian “Garam Masala” blends.

A secret ingredient in traditional Asian dishes, this warming, sweet spice can be simmered in broths and braises to add extra depth of flavor.

It’s a common ingredient in Chinese cuisine and has a sweet flavor that is similar to licorice. You can use star anise (sometimes referred to as Chinese star anise) to infuse flavor into herbal teas, cocktails, soups, braised meats, and poached fruit.

Star anise is used similarly to bay leaves in Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. When used whole, star anise pods are simmered in soups, stews, and braises. Like bay leaves, star anise is usually removed and discarded from the dish before serving. It ipairs well in savory recipes with citrus, poultry, and beef, adding a contrasting sweet licorice-like flavor to dishes. Ground star anise is more potent and can be added in small quantities to dishes and baked goods. 
 

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