Star Anise 100 G
by Raitip
New!: $9.01 (as of 12/23/2012 07:41 PST)
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Chinese Star Anise
Star Anise is used in some Chinese-Thai dishes, such as Five Spice Tofu. Definition: Star anise comes by its name honestly, with its star shape and a licorice taste similar to regular anise, only stronger. Star anise is the seed pod of an evergreen tree (Illicium Verum) grown in southwestern China and Japan. It is about one inch high with eight segments and a dark brown rust color. Like regular anise, star anise gets its distinctive licorice taste from a chemical compound called anethol. However the two are not related botanically - star anise is a member of the Magnolia family. Using Star Anise in Cooking. Star anise plays a key role in the slow cooked dishes that characterize Eastern Chinese cuisine. Its licorice flavor enhances red cooked dishes, as well as eggs simmered in black tea. Star anise is one of the spices in five-spice powder. Outside of China, star anise is featured in several of Vietnam's signature dishes, such as Pho Bo soup. It is also the secret ingredient in many Indian stews and curries. Star anise can replace regular anise in
- Brand: Raitip
- Model: FO0005
- Chinese Star Anise
- Traditional Chinese medicine
- For Chinese-Thai Dishes
- Culinary uses
- For Rheumatism
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