Herbs and Spices used in Thai Cuisine, Star anise or Poi Kak, Simply-thai.com-Thai-Market-Online

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Star Anise - Poi Kak
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Star Anise Flower - Dok Poi Kak
The tan-coloured pods with eight points, like stars, come from trees in the Magnolia family. Used in Thailand primarily in dishes of Chinese origin, star anise is unrelated to anise, but imparts a similar liquorice flavour to dishes. Commonly found in Five-Spice Powder, it is more often added whole to curries and soups. A spice which is a feature of almost all Asian cuisine. Star anise has a delicate aroma and has a distinctive sweet liquorice taste. It must be roasted to bring out the aroma before use.