Star anise is star-shaped seed pod with a licorice taste similar to regular anise, only stronger. It is about one inch high with eight segments and a dark brown rust color. Star anise is a key ingredient in many Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian kitchen and can replace regular anise in western recipes. Also, star anise has medicinal properties like most other spices. For example, in traditional Chinese medicine, star anise is prescribed as a digestive aid and to help cure colic in babies. Further more, in recent times, Shikimic Acid, extracted from star anise, has become one of the chief ingredients in the antiviral Tamiflu drug used to fight avian influenza.
To store star anise, keep it in a sealed container and put in a cool dark place. Properly stored, star anise will last for several months. Discard once the flavor fades.
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Certain Thai curry pastes and soups that use star anise, and authentic Thai ice tea uses this as a flavorant. This is a classic Chinese spice that, in Thai dishes, is added primarily to soups. For the soup, add the whole seed pod instead of grinding it up. The anise should not be eaten whole, but it looks pretty in the dish and imparts are wonderful aroma. Star Anise is also used very effectively in making aromatic pot pourri, and many international dishes call for it. We offer a fresh, highly aromatic product that can be found in specialist spice stores for $7.50 per quarter ounce! We feel this is a great price, and the quality is excellent. Product of Thailand. Anise is one of the key ingredients in Chinese 5 Spice. We also offer star anise powder.
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Star anise is star-shaped seed pod with a licorice taste similar to regular anise, only stronger. It is about one inch high with eight segments and a dark brown rust color.