Flavor sweet and savory dishes with Star Anise

A key ingredient in Chinese five spice powder, star anise seasoning has a flavor that's similar to licorice.

Add this aromatic seasoning to broths, drinks, desserts, and more.

Sanniti Star Anise can be used whole, as is, or can be ground for other uses. This reddish brown spice has a taste reminiscent of licorice. It is both sweet and bitter. Because of its flavor profile, it is often used in its whole star shape to flavor tea, cocktails, broth, and various types of sauces.

Grinding up the spice to make ground star anise will allow you to use it as a baking ingredient in breads as well as puff pastries. Star anise powder is also one of the ingredients in the popular five spice seasoning common in Chinese cuisine. Use this spice in a Vietnamese pho broth. Add it to a bold cocktail recipe. Or use it to season stir-fried beef or eggplant.

Size:
7.5 oz

Origin:
USA