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15 recipes tagged with star anise.

Glögg

1h 0m ready

Sixteen 4-ounce servings This traditional Scandinavian Christmas drink was originally mulled wine, but over the years it came to acquire a considerably…

Five-Spice Powder

5m ready

About ¼ cup This pungent, slightly sweet mixture of ground spices sometimes contains cardamom or ginger, and black peppercorns can be substituted for the…

Spiced Syrup

45m ready

A spiced simple syrup infused with cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and ginger. Use to flavor beverages or desserts.

Balsamic And Anise Fruit

18m ready

A quick and elegant dessert featuring fresh summer fruit drizzled with a balsamic and star anise glaze. Serve with vanilla ice cream for a classic finish.

Five-Spice Beef Stew

2h ready

A hearty beef stew with Chinese five-spice, star anise, and cinnamon, simmered with root vegetables and finished with spinach, fish sauce, and lime juice.

Red Braised Pork Belly

1h ready

A classic Chinese braised pork belly dish with a rich, caramelized sauce. The pork is simmered until tender with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and star anise…

Bread Sauce

2h ready

A classic British bread sauce made with milk infused with onion and spices, thickened with white bread, and finished with butter and cream. Perfect for…

Vietnamese Bun Cha

20m ready

A classic Vietnamese dish of grilled pork patties served in a fragrant broth with vermicelli noodles, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs.

Sliced Red-Braised Beef Shank

2h ready

Chilled sliced beef shank braised in soy sauce and spices, then drizzled with sesame oil. Served as a snack, appetizer, or sandwich filling.

Bunny Chow

1h ready

A South African Indian curry with chicken, potatoes, and prunes, served in a hollowed-out bread loaf. This dish has a spicy, aromatic sauce and is perfect…

Marbled Soy Sauce Eggs

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Hard-boiled eggs are cracked and simmered in a savory soy sauce broth with star anise, cinnamon, and Sichuan peppercorns, then steeped to create a…

Sticky Szechuan Pork

1h ready

Pork belly is slowly cooked with Szechuan spices until tender, then coated in a rich sticky sauce. This Chinese dish is full of aromatic flavors from star…

Red-Braised Pork Belly Over Jasmine Rice

3h ready

A classic Shanghainese red-braised pork belly, slow-cooked in a rich soy sauce and spice mixture until tender and lacquered. Served over jasmine rice.

Hot & Spicy Bourbon

5m ready

A hot and spicy bourbon toddy with star anise, cinnamon, cloves, orange, and honey. Ready in 5 minutes.

Red-Braised Beef Noodle Soup

2h ready

A rich and restorative Chinese beef noodle soup, featuring tender beef shank simmered with soy sauce, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns. Served over…

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