Aniseed (Anise)
八角よりマイルド！？甘い香りでスイーツとお肉を包むプロ用スパイス
Description
Anise seeds from the Umbelliferae family. Shares the same aroma compound (anethole) as star anise but is more delicate and gentle; used when adding elegant sweetness to dishes.
Classification: For Adults,Whole/Powder Spice,Gentle Stand-in for Star Anise
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How to use
Ingredients
- Aniseed(Anise seeds)
Instructions
- [Usage Secret]
- [Blending Five-Spice] Using instead of (or mixed with) star anise when DIYing Five-Spice creates a milder Taiwanese flavor that easily suits Japanese palates.
- [Taiwan Sweet Syrup] Simmering a few seeds when making syrup for Aiyu or Douhua adds a faint, noble, exotic aroma.
- [Baking Aroma] Mix a little powder into mooncake or pineapple cake dough.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Sweet、warm、delicate aroma resembling licorice or vanilla
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Star anise (stronger aroma) or Fennel seeds
Pairing
All Taiwan sweets, DIY Five-Spice, Braised dishes
Trivia
[For Adults] While 'Star Anise' is Magnoliaceae, this 'Anise' is Umbelliferae. Names are similar but plants are entirely different. Those who find star anise 'too strong' can rediscover Taiwanese food's charm by mastering Aniseed. A sophisticated spice pros use as a 'secret flavor within a secret flavor'.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Adding a little Anise and honey to cold Taiwanese Oolong tea creates an 'Anise Oolong' with excellent relaxing effects!
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