Anise

Instructions

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   Known as far back as at least 1500 b.c., this small annual plant is a member of the parsley family.

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   Both the leaves and seed have a distinctive, sweet licorice flavor.

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   The greenish brown, comma-shaped anise seed perfumes and flavors a variety of confections as well as savory dishes.

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   It's also used to flavor drinks such as Pastis, Arrack, Anisette and Ouzo.

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   Anise seed plays an important role in the cooking of Southeast Asia.

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   Chinese cooks are more likely to use Star Anise than anise seed.