Fox’s Spices Ground Star Anise 500g

Ground Star Anise

Fox’s Spices Ground Star Anise 500g is a warm, aromatic spice with a distinctive liquorice-style flavour that works in both sweet and savoury dishes. Made from carefully ground whole star anise pods, this fine star anise powder has a smooth texture that blends easily into sauces, marinades, rubs and baking mixes. The taste is bold but balanced, with notes of anise, fennel and gentle sweetness that are especially common in Chinese-style cooking, rich braised dishes and spiced bakes. It’s a key ingredient in Chinese five spice, slow-cooked pork, homemade chai and mulled wine, but it also adds interest to biscuits, cakes and puddings.

Key Features:

• Large 500g catering-style tub of ground star anise powder, ideal for regular cooking and bulk recipes.
• Finely milled texture that stirs smoothly into liquids, marinades, spice rubs and baking mixtures.
• Strong, aromatic flavour that pairs well with soy sauce, ginger, cinnamon, fennel and citrus.
• Versatile spice used in Chinese five spice, slow braises, curries, hot drinks and festive desserts.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Chinese-Style Braised Pork: Combine Fox’s Spices Ground Star Anise with soy sauce, ginger, garlic and a little sugar in a braising liquid. Simmer pork belly or shoulder until tender for a rich, aromatic dish that works well with rice or noodles.
• Simple Homemade Five Spice Blend: Mix ground star anise with ground cinnamon, fennel, cloves and Sichuan pepper to create a homemade Chinese five spice powder. Use it as a rub for chicken, duck or tofu, or stir into stir-fry sauces for quick midweek meals.
• Spiced Poached Pears: Add a pinch of ground star anise to a pan with water, sugar and sliced citrus, then gently poach pears until soft. The spice gives a light liquorice note that suits simple puddings and can be served with ice cream or yoghurt.
• Mulled Wine or Spiced Apple Drink: Stir Fox’s Spices Ground Star Anise into red wine or apple juice along with cinnamon, orange slices and a little sugar. Warm gently for a cosy drink with a clear, aromatic star anise flavour.

What does ground star anise taste like and how strong is it?

Ground star anise has a bold liquorice-style flavour with a gentle sweetness and warm spice in the background. It is fairly strong, so most recipes only need a small pinch or teaspoon, which is enough to give sauces, braises and drinks a noticeable but balanced aniseed note.

Is ground star anise the same as aniseed or fennel?

Star anise, aniseed and fennel all share a similar anise flavour, but they come from different plants and their taste is not identical. Star anise tends to be deeper and more intense, which is why it is often used in Chinese five spice and slow-cooked dishes, while aniseed and fennel are often used in European-style baking, breads and liqueurs.

How can ground star anise be used in everyday recipes?

Ground star anise can be stirred into marinades for meat or tofu, added to slow-cooked stews, mixed into curry pastes, or included in spice blends for roasted vegetables. It also works well in mulled drinks, gingerbread-style bakes and fruit desserts, making Fox’s Spices Ground Star Anise 500g a flexible spice for both savoury and sweet cooking.

Ingredients:

100% Star Aniseed. 

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