What is star anise?

Question

What is star anise?

Answer 1

its a fragrant spice, shaped like a flower/six pointed star. usually used in asian cooking.

for added infos:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_anise

hope that helps =)

Answer 2

the flavor is a kind of licorice and the spice is a black star shape.

Answer 3

I have seen them in the produce section but never paid any attention

I know that they use it in hot mulled wine

I think it is like licorice

an�ise

NOUN:

An annual, aromatic Mediterranean herb (Pimpinella anisum) in the parsley family, cultivated for its seedlike fruits and the oil obtained from them and used to flavor foods, liqueurs, and candies.

star anise

NOUN:

An aromatic eastern Asian evergreen tree (Illicium verum) having purple-red flowers and starlike clusters of anise-scented fruit.

Answer 4

its smells wierd and its shaped like a star and its brown in colour my mum uses it a lot its nice in food