Star anise is the dried, star-shaped fruit of Illicium verum. It is dark brown in colour with eight segments. It has a sweetish licorice taste. It is a major component of garam masala, in Indian cuisine. It has a sweet but pungent, fennel-like aroma with a spicy warmth..
Nutritional Facts
Calories: 14,
Carbs: 3 g,
Fat: 0 g,
Protein: 1 g.
How to Use
Star anise traditionally is used in savory recipes, particularly with meats.
It often is added whole to soups, stews and braising broths, to which it adds a sweet-licorice-peppery flavor.
