Peel and slice apples before cooking them down with sugar, cinnamon sticks, lemon juice, and one or two whole star anise pods ...

Star anise is a striking spice, both in appearance and taste. In Cantonese, it is called bat gok (eight angles, or corners), although it sometimes has more or fewer than eight points making up the ...

The essential oil anethole gives star anise its characteristic licorice-like flavor—which is much more bitter than anise seed. You can find star anise whole or ground in the spice aisle.

Set a wide, heavy pot over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons canola oil. Add chicken legs ... mandarin peel, star anise, peppercorns and bay leaves to the pot, and stir to combine.