Star anise (Illicium verum) is a star-shaped spice – hence its name! You can choose from whole star-shaped pods or ground star anise powder. Star anise has a licorice-like flavor that is similar ...

You can find star anise whole or ground in the spice aisle. Related: Chinese-Style Bone-In Chicken Noodle Soup with Star ...

Put the tofu, ground star anise, vanilla seeds, treacle and agave syrup into a large bowl and blend with a hand blender until silky smooth. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof glass bowl sat over a ...