With its easily recognizable star shape and pungent flavor, Regal whole star anise plays a key role in the slow cooked dishes that characterize eastern Chinese cuisine. Like anise seeds, star anise gets its distinctive licorice taste from a chemical compound called anethol. However, the two are not related botanically, as star anise is a member of the Magnolia family.
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