Star anise

Star anise is a spice shaped like a star and has strong black liquorice flavour. It can be used whole or ground in both sweet and savory dishes, whole can be used to infuse flavour in mulled wine, soups, broths and in rice and powder form can be used in preparations of spice blends such as garam masala and curry mixtures. Star anise is a distinctive looking spice that resembles a small rust-colored star. It usually has between 6 to 8 points, each point containing a small seed that is the flavor epicenter. The spice gives a sweet, licorice-y flavor to dishes similar to clove and aniseed.

• Star-shaped spice with strong black licorice flavor.
• Used whole or ground in sweet and savory dishes.
• Infuses flavor in mulled wine, soups, broths, and rice.
• Contains 6 to 8 points, each with flavor-rich seeds; adds sweet, licorice-y taste to dishes.