star anise
noun
: the small brown star-shaped pungent fruit of a Chinese and Vietnamese tree (Illicium verum) that has a flavor similar to but stronger than anise and is dried and used whole or ground as a spice especially in Chinese cooking
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Sixth course: Bourbon and star anise poached pear compote with vanilla bean and rosewater ice cream, cookie crumbs, mint and orange zest.
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Bring wine, sugar, star anise, cinnamon and a pinch of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring occasionally.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 22 Oct. 2024
Add star anise, black cardamon, and cinnamon into the cocktail shaker.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Garnish with coriander, a lime wedge, star anise and a cinnamon stick.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Bring wine, sugar, star anise, cinnamon and a pinch of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring occasionally.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 22 Oct. 2024
Add star anise, black cardamon, and cinnamon into the cocktail shaker.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Garnish with coriander, a lime wedge, star anise and a cinnamon stick.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Star anise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/star%20anise. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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