Star Anise

Description

ORIGIN

Southeastern China and Vietnam

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Illicium verum

DESCRIPTION

The tall evergreen tree of star anise has been cultivated for over 4,000 years. Its dried star-shaped fruits contain glossy, caramel-colored oval seeds. Warm and assertive, star anise has an intense, sweet flavor, making it suitable for both meats and vegetables. In Europe, it is widely used in baking or to flavor syrups and beverages.

COMPONENTS USED  

Pods

USAGE TIPS

Soak the chicken in a broth with star anise, ginger, and a cinnamon stick.
Use it in powder form for cookies, in chocolate, or to flavor fig or plum jams.