DAVA whole star anise 40 g.

Star anise is the spice for you if you want an exotic touch in your cooking. Star anise is a spice that originates from China, and whole star anise has a very special sweet, licorice-like flavor that can spice up any chili con carne. The distinctive taste comes from the compound anethole, which is also found in anise.

Star anise is known for its beautiful star shape and its strong, aromatic scent. Star anise is particularly suitable for:

• Soups and stews: Add a whole star anise to your soups and stews to give them a deep and complex flavor, such as in the Mexican stew chili con carne or the Vietnamese soup pho.
• Baking: Crush the whole star anise and use it in cakes and bread where you want a more aromatic flavor.
• Hot drinks: Whole star anise is great to use when you want a more spicy flavor in your tea, mulled wine, or other hot drinks.
• Marinades: Add to marinades for meat or vegetables to give them an intense, exotic twist.

How to get the most flavor out of your star anise:

Star anise is very easy to use in cooking, as it can be used whole or ground into powder, but you should be aware that star anise is intense in flavor and can be overpowering. The trick with star anise is not to use too much of it, as the food can otherwise become very perfumed and intense. Therefore, we recommend no more than half to a whole star anise.