Ingredients: Organic ground star anise.

Country of origin: Vietnam

Flavours: Warm, woody, herbaceous, and camphor notes with a slight

bitterness.

Storage: Store away from heat, light, and

moisture.

BB date: 31/12/2027

Lot No.: AEVBA100009096200

Organic certification body: DE-ÖKO-003

- Delivered in an airtight and reusable bag.

• Packaged by us in the Occitanie region

⭐ 10 Refined Star Anise Recipes

🍗 1. Honey & Star Anise Glazed Chicken

A sweet and savoury combination with delicate Asian notes.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts or 6 chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• ¼ tsp ground star anise
• 2 crushed garlic cloves

Preparation:

1. Mix honey, soy sauce, star anise, and garlic in a bowl.
2. Coat the chicken with this marinade and let rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
4. Place chicken in a dish and bake for 25 minutes, basting regularly.

💡 Result: Caramelized chicken shining with a delicate anise flavour, perfect with jasmine rice or sautéed vegetables.

🍲 2. Fragrant Asian Soup (Express Pho Style)

A comforting broth with deep and captivating aromas.

Ingredients:

• 1 litre beef or chicken broth
• 200 g rice noodles
• 1 minced onion
• 1 piece fresh ginger (3 cm)
• ⅛ tsp ground star anise
• Fresh herbs (coriander, Thai basil)

Preparation:

1. Bring the broth to a boil with ginger and star anise.
2. Let infuse for 10 minutes over low heat.
3. Add noodles and onion, continue cooking for 5 minutes.
4. Serve garnished with fresh herbs.

💡 Tip: A simple hint of star anise transforms an ordinary broth into a soup with authentic flavours.

🍪 3. Delicate Star Anise Shortbread Cookies

Subtly fragrant biscuits, perfect for tea.

Ingredients:

• 250 g flour
• 150 g softened unsalted butter
• 80 g icing sugar
• ½ tsp ground star anise
• 1 pinch of salt

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Stir in flour, star anise, and salt.
4. Form a dough, roll it out, and cut out shapes.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

💡 Tasting: These delicately anise-flavoured shortbreads pair wonderfully with black or green tea.

🍊 4. Apple-Orange Compote with Anise

A fruity, fresh, and fragrant dessert for the whole family.

Ingredients:

• 6 apples, peeled and cut into pieces
• Juice of 2 oranges
• ⅛ tsp ground star anise
• 2 tbsp sugar (optional)

Preparation:

1. Place apples in a saucepan with orange juice.
2. Add star anise and sugar if desired.
3. Simmer for 20 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Roughly mash or blend according to your preference.

💡 Serving: Serve warm or cold, plain or with Greek yogurt.

🥩 5. Star Anise Braised Pork (Chinese Inspired)

Tender meat with deep and brilliant flavours.

Ingredients:

• 800 g pork shoulder or belly, cut into pieces
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 crushed garlic cloves
• ¼ tsp ground star anise
• 30 cl water

Preparation:

1. Brown the meat in a Dutch oven until golden.
2. Add soy sauce, sugar, garlic, star anise, and water.
3. Cover and simmer for 1 hour over low heat until the meat is tender.
4. Reduce the sauce at the end of cooking to get a glossy glaze.

💡 Accompaniment: Delicious with fragrant white rice and sautéed vegetables.

🍫 6. Star Anise Hot Chocolate

An original and comforting drink for winter evenings.

Ingredients:

• 50 cl whole milk
• 100 g dark chocolate
• A tiny pinch of ground star anise
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)

Preparation:

1. Heat milk over low heat without boiling.
2. Add broken chocolate pieces and whisk until completely dissolved.
3. Gently stir in star anise and sugar.
4. Serve immediately in preheated mugs.

💡 Originality: This anise note brings a surprising and sophisticated aromatic dimension.

🍚 7. Fragrant Rice with Star Anise

An elegant accompaniment that enhances fish and Asian dishes.

Ingredients:

• 300 g basmati or jasmine rice
• 60 cl water or broth
• ⅛ tsp ground star anise
• 1 pinch of salt

Preparation:

1. Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
2. Bring water to a boil with star anise and salt.
3. Add rice, cover, and cook for 15 minutes over low heat.
4. Let rest for 5 minutes off the heat before serving.

💡 Use: Perfect for accompanying fish dishes, stir-fried vegetables, or curries.

🍐 8. Poached Pears with Star Anise

An elegant dessert with a floral and delicate fragrance.

Ingredients:

• 4 firm pears
• 75 cl water
• 150 g sugar
• ¼ tsp ground star anise
• Juice of half a lemon

Preparation:

1. Peel pears, keeping the stem intact.
2. Prepare a syrup by bringing water, sugar, star anise, and lemon juice to a boil.
3. Gently place pears into the simmering syrup.
4. Poach for 20 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.
5. Let cool in the syrup.

💡 Presentation: Serve pears drizzled with their reduced syrup, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh cream.

🍜 9. Star Anise Chicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry

A vibrant and fragrant dish with authentic Asian flavours.

Ingredients:

• 400 g chicken breast, cut into strips
• Various vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, pak choi)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 piece grated fresh ginger
• ⅛ tsp ground star anise
• 2 tbsp sesame oil

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in a wok over high heat.
2. Stir-fry chicken for 5 minutes, set aside.
3. Sauté vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Return chicken to the wok, add soy sauce, ginger, and star anise.
5. Stir-fry vigorously for 2 minutes.

💡 Tip: Serve immediately with Chinese noodles or rice to maintain the vegetables' crispness.

🍮 10. Vanilla-Star Anise Custard

A subtle and refined milk-based dessert with complex aromas.

Ingredients:

• 50 cl whole milk
• 1 split vanilla bean
• ⅛ tsp ground star anise
• 80 g sugar
• 3 whole eggs
• Caramel (optional)

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
2. Heat milk with vanilla and star anise. Let infuse for 10 minutes off the heat.
3. Whisk eggs with sugar.
4. Strain the fragrant milk and incorporate it into the egg-sugar mixture.
5. Pour into ramekins (caramelized or not) and bake in a bain-marie for 40 minutes.

💡 Finesse: This custard reveals subtle and refined notes that will surprise your guests.