Star anise comes from the star-shaped flower of a small evergreen tree.
It is used in Chinese and Indian cooking, as an ingredient in 5-spice powder and garam masala.
Star anise tea has been used to treat rheumatism.
Yes, its a common spice used in Asian cooking. It's one of the spices used in 5 spice powder, in China we use it in pork and beef dishes.
But don't use Japanese Star Anise, it's not sold for food but for incense, its a different plant that is toxic. But unless you're in Japan I doubt you need to worry about that.
Yes, it smells like very strong black licorice
star anise - anasa puvvu
star anise is called "star anisi" in hausa language.
Star anise is called "àŠàŠà§àŠ° àŠ«à§àŠČ" in Bengali.
1/2 teaspoon crushed anise seeds equals one star anise.
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Star anise is called "à€à€à„à€° à€«à„à€Č" (chakra phool) in Hindi. It is a spice commonly used in Indian cooking for its unique flavor.
Anise and star anise are two different things. There is no equivalence.
Black licorice.
Fennel seed, or star anise, but you need to grind the star anise. You want something that tastes like licorice. The Star Anise is kind of expensive, it comes like 12 in a bottle, for six dollars; they look like stars. There are also liqueurs that taste like licorice, such as Pernod.
Star anise comes from the star-shaped flower of a small evergreen tree. It is used in Chinese and Indian cooking, as an ingredient in 5-spice powder and garam masala. Star anise tea has been used to treat rheumatism. Anise seed comes from the flowering anise plant. The seeds are sweet and licorice-like in flavor, resembling fennel seeds. They are commonly used in making sweet treats around the world. Anise seed aids digestion and sweetens breath. It is also a mild expectorant. A few seeds taken with water may cure hiccups.
Star Anise.
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