star anise
noun
: the small brown star-shaped pungent fruit of a Chinese and Vietnamese tree (Illicium verum) that has a flavor similar to but stronger than anise and is dried and used whole or ground as a spice especially in Chinese cooking
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Sixth course: Bourbon and star anise poached pear compote with vanilla bean and rosewater ice cream, cookie crumbs, mint and orange zest.
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Garnish with coriander, a lime wedge, star anise and a cinnamon stick.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
At the core of it are herbs—grand wormwood, green anise, and fennel—that are infused and re-distilled and flavored usually with more herbs like angelica, star anise, licorice root, and others.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
Chill in the fridge for an hour then serve over ice, garnished with star anise.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Garnish with coriander, a lime wedge, star anise and a cinnamon stick.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
At the core of it are herbs—grand wormwood, green anise, and fennel—that are infused and re-distilled and flavored usually with more herbs like angelica, star anise, licorice root, and others.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
Chill in the fridge for an hour then serve over ice, garnished with star anise.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Star anise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/star%20anise. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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