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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Demerara sugar has toffee and caramel notes while cinnamon, clove, and star anise adds bold fall spice.
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Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
The tart, fruity, almost floral smell of berries blends with holiday classics like brandy, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
—Katelyn Chef, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
Step 2 To a medium pot, add the pineapple, sugar, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, cloves, cinnamon, and star anise.
—Yi Jun Loh, Saveur, 8 Feb. 2024
Stir in ginger, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon sticks and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
The beef fans out into shreds between your teeth as star anise, cardamom, lemongrass, galangal and other spices tingle your tongue and nose with peppery and vaguely floral notes.
—The Indianapolis Star, 25 Jan. 2024
Instructions Step 1 Make the mala spice mix: In a medium wok or skillet set over medium-low heat, toast the chiles, cumin, fennel, cloves, cardamom, and star anise until fragrant, 3–4 minutes.
—Jing Gao, Saveur, 31 Jan. 2024
And Ko’s Mulled Pomegranate Juice, flavored with cinnamon, allspice and star anise, is a perfect warm drink for cold winter nights.
—Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2024
Using a wide, shallow spoon, skim excess fat from surface of sauce and remove ginger, star anise and cinnamon sticks.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
The tart, fruity, almost floral smell of berries blends with holiday classics like brandy, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
—Katelyn Chef, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
Step 2 To a medium pot, add the pineapple, sugar, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, cloves, cinnamon, and star anise.
—Yi Jun Loh, Saveur, 8 Feb. 2024
Stir in ginger, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon sticks and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
The beef fans out into shreds between your teeth as star anise, cardamom, lemongrass, galangal and other spices tingle your tongue and nose with peppery and vaguely floral notes.
—The Indianapolis Star, 25 Jan. 2024
Instructions Step 1 Make the mala spice mix: In a medium wok or skillet set over medium-low heat, toast the chiles, cumin, fennel, cloves, cardamom, and star anise until fragrant, 3–4 minutes.
—Jing Gao, Saveur, 31 Jan. 2024
And Ko’s Mulled Pomegranate Juice, flavored with cinnamon, allspice and star anise, is a perfect warm drink for cold winter nights.
—Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2024
Using a wide, shallow spoon, skim excess fat from surface of sauce and remove ginger, star anise and cinnamon sticks.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
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“Star anise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/star%20anise. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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