Star anise
Anís en estrella in Spanish
Star anise is a spice that is used in many cuisines. It has a licorice-like flavor and a strong aroma. Star anise pairs well with other spices, such as cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. It can also be paired with meats, such as pork, beef, and chicken. Star anise is also often used in sweets, such as cookies and cakes.
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What combines with star anise
Classic partners
Also good with
- Allspice
- Aroma
- Bass
- Beef
- Belly pork
- Brisket beef
- Cantaloupe
- Cardamom
- Chestnuts
- Chicken
- Chile peppers
- Chili powder
- Cloves
- Coffee and espresso
- Coriander
- Corn
- Cranberries
- Cumin
- Curry powder and sauces
- Fennel
- Fennel seeds
- Fresh figs
- Garlic
- Grapefruit
- Indian cuisine
- Kaffir limes and kaffir lime leaf
- Kumquats
- Leeks
- Lemongrass
- Mace
- Mangoes
- Maple syrup
- Meats
- Monkfish
- Nutmeg
- Oxtails
- Quince
- Rice wine vinegar
- Rutabagas
- Sea bass
- Short ribs beef
- Shrimp
- Skate
- Snapper
- Sole
- Sweet plantains
- Swordfish
- Vietnamese cuisine
- Vodka