Star Anise Whole, 50g

Star anise from Tjin's Toko is a versatile spice that is indispensable in various kitchens worldwide. With its warm, sweet aniseed flavor it enriches dishes in Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian and Southern European cuisine. It is frequently used in rice dishes, meat dishes, noodle soups and fish dishes. In addition, star anise is an essential ingredient in Chinese five-spice powder, curry powder, and garam masala.

In the Netherlands, star anise is often added to stewed pears, mussels and apple sauce, and it gives a wonderful aroma to pastries. For a special tea experience, add a loose star anise to your cup of tea for a slightly sweet taste that your guests will surely appreciate.

Use in Dishes: You can have star anise stewed or fried in dishes or grind and add at the end of preparation for a deep taste. Break off one of the arms of the star anise if a recipe calls for the star anise pod. Star anise combines perfectly with cinnamon, chili powder, coriander, fennel, garlic, ginger, lemongrass and Sichuan pepper. Try adding half a star anise for each onion you caramelize as a base for a sauce.

Ingredients: Whole star anise (100% pure, without additives).

Allergens: This product contains no allergens. However, it is packaged and/or stored in a facility that also processes products containing nuts, peanuts, mustard, celery, gluten, sesame, soy and sulfites, so traces of these allergens may be present.