Star anise is more expensive than anise seed due to the limited places it can be grown and the fact that it’s hand-harvested. It’s often used to make anise extract since it has a stronger ...

Star anise vs. anise seed ... Occasionally, anise seed extract or anise liqueur is added to drinks to lend depth and a biting ...

As soon as the chicken is done searing, add soy sauce, vinegar, water, brown sugar, garlic, mandarin peel, star anise, peppercorns and bay leaves to the pot, and stir to combine. Return chicken ...