Star anise is rich, licorice-like aroma and sweet flavor. It can add depth and complexity to a variety of dishes.
 
Star anise is also used in traditional medicine, primarily in Chinese and Indian Ayurveda practices, due to its believed health benefits, which include anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.
 
Our Star Anise is wild-grown🌿 and naturally sun-dried🌞 It is also processed without the use of sulfur.
 
🍲It can be used in stews, stir-fries, and as a seasoning. Star anise is a key ingredient in Chinese five-spice powder and pairs well with stews featuring potatoes, tofu, and meats.🥔🐄🐂🐖🐔
 
Note: Use 1 to 2 pieces is enough or it will be too strong.
 
Origin: Hechi, Guangxi, China
 
Recipe reference
🥔Stew potato
Ingredients:
2 potatoes
1 carrot
Dried Shiitake/ fresh mushrooms
1/2 tsp of salt
2 tbsp of soy sauce
1 tsp of raw/ muscovado sugar
1 wild star anise
 
Cooking Method:
Soak the dried Shiitake until soft and cut it into cubes. Clean and cut the potatoes and carrots.
Heat pan, add oil, add a star anise and stir-fry until you smell the aroma. Add potatoes, carrots and mushrooms. If using fresh mushroom, it will be added after the potatoes are cooked.
Add water to almost cover the potatoes and cook over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.
When it is done, add salt, soy sauce and sugar to sauteed until the sauce is thickened. Ready to serve.