Star Anise 125ml jar

Packed in a 125ml returnable jar - contains approximately 20g of product.

Add a touch of architectural beauty and enchanting, aromatic warmth to your kitchen with our premium whole Star Anise. Featuring striking, star-shaped pods, this exotic spice is prized for its intensely sweet, licorice-like flavor and its ability to impart a deep, complex warmth to both savory braises and aromatic broths.

Flavor and Aroma Star anise boasts a potent, sweet, and deeply fragrant aroma that is heavily reminiscent of black licorice, fennel, and warm spices. On the palate, it delivers a rich, sweet, and warming flavor with subtle woody undertones, bringing an intense aromatic depth that lingers gracefully.

Culinary Uses

• Aromatic Broths and Soups: An indispensable ingredient in traditional Vietnamese Pho and Chinese master stocks. Drop a whole star into simmering broths, noodle soups, or braising liquids to infuse the base with a warm, complex licorice note.

• Braised Meats and Stews: Perfect for slow-cooked pork belly, Chinese red-braised beef, or duck. The sweet, licorice notes of the spice cut through rich, fatty meats and meld beautifully with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.

• Mulled Drinks and Ciders: Add a whole star to mulled wine, spiced apple cider, or winter punches. It infuses warm beverages with a festive, aromatic, and visually stunning touch.

• Baking and Poached Fruits: Toss a pod into poaching liquids for pears, peaches, or plums, or use ground star anise in spiced cookies, gingerbread, and custards for an unexpected, gourmet twist.

Origin

China

Ingredients

Anise star whole

Allergens

None known

How to use

Add 1 to 3 stars to cooking as per recipe.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight for less than 12 months.