Star anise

Star anise (star anise) smells like anise, but surpasses the latter in complexity and subtlety of aroma. This spice, having a sweet-bitter taste, goes on sale in the form of whole or broken pods in the shape of a star or in ground form. Star anise is an integral spice of Chinese cuisine. It is the main one in the famous seasoning of five spices, it is used in the recipe of Chinese "tea eggs", in the preparation of Chinese duck, in dishes with beef or pork, in fish soups and goulash. Star anise is widely used in the manufacture of confectionery products (gingerbread, cookies, rugs, pretzels, muffins, etc.). From time immemorial, aniselings have been used in Russian national cuisine not only for baking flour products, but also for the preparation of teas, compotes, jelly, sauces, sweet dishes, mousses, puddings, curd pastes.