This fall, use star anise (Illicium verum) in your kitchen to craft unusual comfort foods. This herb is used in many cuisines. You can make a savory Vietnamese noodle soup (pho); a sweet, milky Indian tea (masala chai); and a versatile Indian spice blend (garam masala), for example. Check out
www.herbcompanion.com/staranise
for recipes and more information.
Even More Star Anise
+ Add star anise to these recipes for soothing chai.
+ Create a spice concoction perfect for hot apple cider.
+ Bake Aromatic Pears.
+ Make a beef noodle soup that is popular in Vietnam.
+ Discover star anise's hidden talents.