2007-04-22 06:18:48 · 5 answers · asked by endiquotes 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
A star-shaped, dark brown pod that contains a pea-size seed in each of its eight segments. Native to China, star anise comes from a small evergreen tree. Although the flavor of its seeds is derived from anethol (the same oil that gives anise seed its pronounced flavor), star anise has a different heritage-the magnolia family. Its flavor is slightly more bitter than that of regular anise seed. In Asian cuisines, star anise is a commonly used spice and tea flavoring. It's also widely used to flavor liqueurs and baked goods in Western cultures.
2007-04-22 06:25:53 · answer #1 · answered by KD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a star shaped spice used alot in Chinese and Indian cooking. It has a very licorice-like flavor.
2007-04-22 22:27:59 · answer #2 · answered by Jimi Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a spice. brown in color, almost a star shape. has a slight licorice flavor to it. Used alot in chinese and indian cuisine.
2007-04-22 13:23:11 · answer #3 · answered by Chef Nasty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A spice that tastes like fennel or licorice. I believe it's also in Chinese 5 Spice powder. Either way, I don't like it.
2007-04-22 13:23:47 · answer #4 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a star/flower shaped spice that has the taste of licorice. Find it in any grocery store by asking.
2007-04-22 13:26:35 · answer #5 · answered by DavidJackson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a spice the stars lookin things have a seed in them.
2007-04-22 13:23:24 · answer #6 · answered by Dotr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋