star anise

Noun

Meaning

A plant, Illicium verum, used primarily for its star-shaped seed which resembles anise in scent and flavor, and which is used as a spice. Valued for its decorative shape as well as its flavor. Also used commercially as a source of shikimic acid for the production of Tamiflu.

The star-shaped seed used as a spice.

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Examples

Order a gin and tonic in a bar in 2020 and you’re likely to be offered an array of garnishes (think berries, cucumbers and star anise) and a flavour list as long as your arm (rhubarb and ginger, anyone? Source: Internet

The 20-minute vegetarian dish is flavoured with the likes of mustard seeds, star anise, turmeric, jaffna curry powder and creamy coconut milk. Source: Internet

Candied pumpkin is drenched in a caramel sauce and flavored with star anise, cinnamon, and cloves in this traditional dish. Source: Internet

I make a pear clafoutis with star anise that is so delicious, and I will try this recipe with the same. Source: Internet

I’m a little intimidated to just play around with the star anise, black cardamoms, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cloves, etc. and I don’t want to ruin the broth. Source: Internet

I think it may be too much star anise, and too little coriander seed. Source: Internet

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