Anís Estrella. Anise Star

Star anise (illicium verum) is widely used in Chinese, Malay, Vietnamese and Indonesian cuisine. The whole stars can be added directly to the cooking pot to add a new level of flavor to a tomato-based sauce or stew with a warm, spicy undertone. Star anise enhances the flavor of meat and poultry. Add a star to a sweet tamarind drink, compotes, jams. mulled wine or Café de Olla.