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15 recipes tagged with star anise.
Sixteen 4-ounce servings This traditional Scandinavian Christmas drink was originally mulled wine, but over the years it came to acquire a considerably…
About ¼ cup This pungent, slightly sweet mixture of ground spices sometimes contains cardamom or ginger, and black peppercorns can be substituted for the…
A spiced simple syrup infused with cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and ginger. Use to flavor beverages or desserts.
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.
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.
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…
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…
A classic Vietnamese dish of grilled pork patties served in a fragrant broth with vermicelli noodles, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs.
Chilled sliced beef shank braised in soy sauce and spices, then drizzled with sesame oil. Served as a snack, appetizer, or sandwich filling.
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…
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…
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…
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.
A hot and spicy bourbon toddy with star anise, cinnamon, cloves, orange, and honey. Ready in 5 minutes.
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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