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A spice that comes from an eight-point star shaped pod, which originates in China and is taken from a small evergreen tree. The pod contains a pea-sized seed in each of its points, which has a strong, sweet anise flavor. Star anise is used to flavor both sweet and savory dishes. It is available in Asian markets and some specialty stores.
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Star Anise term - Related Content |
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| A five-segmented fruit that when slices are cut crosswise they are star shaped. The fruit has a golden yellow skin and a matching color translucent flesh, which is lightly dotted ... |
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| A flavoring produced from dissolving the oil of anise seeds into alcohol. The extract has a sweet licorice taste and is used as a flavoring for cooking. Extracts may be labeled ... |
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| An aromatic, licorice-flavored herb belonging to the parsley family. It has feathery leaves and bears greenish-brown seeds, both of which are dried for use. It is popular for ... |
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