Star anise fruits a.k.a. "illicium verum" for its binomial name
Kingdom: Plantae
unranked: Angiosperms
Order: Austrobaileyales
Family: Schisandraceae
Genius: Illicium
Species: I. verum
Chinese name Chinese Anise
Cantonese - bat gok
Mandarin - ba jiao
Culinary uses: Star anise contains anethole (an organic compound that is widely used as a flavoring substance), the same ingredient that gives the unrelated anise its flavor. Recently, star anise has come into use in the West as a less expensive substitute for anise in baking as well as in liquor production, most distinctively in the production of the liquor Galliano (sweet herbal liquor).
Major Role in food preparation: Star anise enhances the flavour of meat. It is widely use for slow cooking dishes. It is widely used in Chinese cuisine, in Indian cuisine, Malay cuisine and Indonesian cuisine too.
Medicinal uses: Star anise has been used in a tea as a remedy for rheumatism, and the seeds are sometimes chewed after meals to aid digestion.
Modern pharmacology studies demonstrated that its crude extracts and active compounds possess wide pharmacological actions, especially in antimicrobial, antibacterial, antioxidant, insecticidal, analgesic, sedative and convulsive activities.
Purchasing: Star anise is available in packages in Asian supermarkets. When purchasing star anise, look for whole pieces that aren’t broken.
Storage: At home, store star anise in a sealed container in a cool dark place. Properly stored, star anise will last for several months. Discard once the flavor fades.
Preparation: In slow cooked or simmered dishes, star anise is usually added whole (not broken into pieces) and discarded before serving. Occasionally, you may find stir-fry recipes calling for ground star anise.
Note:
Culinary uses: Star anise contains anethole (an organic compound that is widely used as a flavoring substance), the same ingredient that gives the unrelated anise its flavor. Recently, star anise has come into use in the West as a less expensive substitute for anise in baking as well as in liquor production, most distinctively in the production of the liquor Galliano (sweet herbal liquor).
Major Role in food preparation: Star anise enhances the flavour of meat. It is widely use for slow cooking dishes. It is widely used in Chinese cuisine, in Indian cuisine, Malay cuisine and Indonesian cuisine too.
Medicinal uses: Star anise has been used in a tea as a remedy for rheumatism, and the seeds are sometimes chewed after meals to aid digestion.
Modern pharmacology studies demonstrated that its crude extracts and active compounds possess wide pharmacological actions, especially in antimicrobial, antibacterial, antioxidant, insecticidal, analgesic, sedative and convulsive activities.
Purchasing: Star anise is available in packages in Asian supermarkets. When purchasing star anise, look for whole pieces that aren’t broken.
Storage: At home, store star anise in a sealed container in a cool dark place. Properly stored, star anise will last for several months. Discard once the flavor fades.
Preparation: In slow cooked or simmered dishes, star anise is usually added whole (not broken into pieces) and discarded before serving. Occasionally, you may find stir-fry recipes calling for ground star anise.
DO NOT USE JAPANESE STAR ANISE
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