Star Anise (Ba Jiao)
これ一つで一気にガチ中華！星の形をした甘くエキゾチックなスパイス
Description
The most important and iconic spice in Chinese braised dishes. Dried fruit of the magnolia family, named 'Ba Jiao' (Eight Horns) for its 8-pointed star shape (Star Anise). Obliterates meat odors and imparts an intense, sweet, exotic aroma similar to anise or licorice.
Classification: Everyone, Spice, Basic Seasoning, Star Anise, For Braising, Sweet Aroma
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How to use
Ingredients
- Fruit of Illicium verum(Star Anise)
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Hong Shao Rou (Braised Pork)]: Tossing 1-
- stars in when braising pork belly with soy and sugar instantly transforms it from JP Kakuni into 'authentic Chinese aroma'.
- Add to beef/mutton stews or hot pot bases.
- Grind as the main ingredient for Five Spice Powder.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Sweet、rich、intensely exotic aroma with a slight cooling sensation
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Must substitute with Five Spice Powder. The aroma itself is unique)
Pairing
Braised Pork (Hong Shao Rou) / Taiwanese Lu Rou Fan / Hot Pot
Trivia
This is the true identity of the aroma in Taiwanese 'Lu Rou Fan' and authentic Chashu in JP ramen shops. It also became famous as the raw material for the flu drug 'Tamiflu'.
Eating tips & etiquette
Because the aroma is intensely strong, adding too much makes the entire dish smell 'medicinal'. For a home-sized pot, 1-2 stars per dish is plenty to flavor it.
Allergen
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