When you first open a package of Star Anise, immediately you will be reminded of Black Licorice. Quite often it is found in Sambuca and Pastis(Alcohols). Despite popular belief of only being used in sweets and pastries. Star Anise can be used a lot in the Kitchen, when cooking meat and seafood. It is great for a Pork Stir Fry with Carrots, Celery and Snow Peas. Or a marinade for white fish, made of Soy Sauce, Star Anise, Fresh Ginger and Lemongrass.
Suggestions for the spice, is to be applied in the beginning of the cooking prices.
The History of Star Anise goes beyond the Kitchen. Star Anise has been used for centuries to ward of and defeat the flu. The French also used in a drink called Vin Chaud(a hot wine drink, consumed during winter). Other Cultures will put some of the pods in coffee for a natural flavor enhancement.
Next time you are at the store and looking for a new spice, give this one a try!
*If you want a customized recipe for this Spice, feel free to contact me.
Suggestions for the spice, is to be applied in the beginning of the cooking prices.
The History of Star Anise goes beyond the Kitchen. Star Anise has been used for centuries to ward of and defeat the flu. The French also used in a drink called Vin Chaud(a hot wine drink, consumed during winter). Other Cultures will put some of the pods in coffee for a natural flavor enhancement.
Next time you are at the store and looking for a new spice, give this one a try!
*If you want a customized recipe for this Spice, feel free to contact me.