Heera Star Aniseed – 20x50g

Description

Heera Star Aniseed: whole star shaped pods that lend a sweet, warming liquorice depth to slow cooked dishes.

Star aniseed, also called star anise, is a dried spice from Heera. 20X50G means twenty 50g packs in one case, so you can keep one open at the stove and hold the rest sealed for freshness. The whole pods are easy to fish out before serving.

Key Features

• Whole star anise pods with a distinctive warm, sweet, liquorice like aroma.
• Twenty 50g packs per case, ideal for spreading stock across shelves or portioning for a busy kitchen.
• Long lasting when stored well, since whole spices keep their oils better than ground ones.
• A key note in garam masala style blends and Chinese five spice cooking.
• Easy to remove before plating, so no gritty texture in the finished dish.

Cooking and Uses: drop one or two pods into simmering curries, dals, biryani and pilau rice to build a fragrant base. They are excellent in slow braises, stocks and broths, and in poaching liquors for fruit. Star anise also lifts mulled wine, chai and festive drinks. Toast lightly to release the aroma, then remove the whole pods before serving. Storage: keep in a cool, dry place in a sealed container, away from strong smelling foods. Allergens: a single spice with no common allergens expected, though you should always check the pack. For full allergen and dietary information, always refer to the product packaging.