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What to cook with Star Anise
Above all, Star Anise shines on Beef pho, Braised pork belly, Mulled cider. It’s my top recommendation across 4 dishes we’ve tested. It also works as an alternative across 8 recipes we’ve documented. It also accompanies 6 dishes as a complementary condiment.
Spice · Whole spice
Star Anise
Lang Son province, on the Chinese border, Vietnam
anise · licorice · fennel
Where to buy it
Where to buy it
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The dishes where it’s our first choice
4 recipes where Star Anise is my top recommendation.
The dishes where it also works
A credible alternative on 8 other recipes.
The dishes where it plays a supporting role
6 dishes use it as a complementary condiment alongside other ingredients.
Its best partners in the kitchen
The condiments most often cited alongside Star Anise in our pairings.
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Spice · Spice root
Pragati Turmeric
near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Spice · Whole spice
Saigon Cinnamon
Highland forests around Huế and Quảng Nam, central Vietnam, Vietnam
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Spice · Blend
Ras el Hanout
Made across the country, with signature recipes in Fès, Marrakech and Tétouan, Morocco
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Pepper · Green pepper
Green Peppercorns
East coast, plantations around Antalaha, Madagascar
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Pepper · Black pepper
Aranya Black Pepper
Parameswaran family estate, Western Ghats (South India), India
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Spice · Dried flower
Dried Hibiscus (Flor de Jamaica)
Oaxaca and Guerrero (Mexican production hubs), Mexico
To learn more about the product itself — full page for Star Anise .