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The Star Anise: The Spicy Star
Star anise (Illicium verum) is a highly aromatic spice made from the star-shaped capsules of the Chinese star anise tree (Illicium verum). This spice is known for its sweet, aniseed-like aroma and flavour, which also has a slightly bitter and astringent note. Star anise is native to China, but is also grown in Vietnam, Japan, Uganda and North America.
Star anise (Illicium verum) is a highly aromatic spice made from the star-shaped capsules of the Chinese star anise tree (Illicium verum). This spice is known for its sweet, aniseed-like aroma and flavour, which also has a slightly bitter and astringent note. Star anise is native to China, but is also grown in Vietnam, Japan and North America.History of star anise
Star anise has been used as a spice in China for centuries. Archaeological evidence suggests that it was used as early as the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). Star anise came to Europe in the 16th century and soon became a popular spice. It was often used to flavour liqueurs, spices and medicines.Taste and uses of star anise
Star anise tastes sweet, aniseed-like, slightly bitter and astringent. It has a strong, spicy, aniseed aroma. Star anise is used to flavour many dishes, including:
Meats. It adds a particularly delicate flavour to pork and poultry.Fish: Star anise is also used to flavour fish dishes. It goes well with salmon, tuna and perch.Vegetables: star anise can also be used to flavour vegetables. It goes well with cabbage, carrots, beetroot and pumpkin.Desserts: star anise can also be used to flavour desserts. It goes well with fruit tarts, compotes and puddings.Drinks: star anise can also be used to flavour drinks. It goes well with teas, mulled wine and liqueurs.
