Star anise from Bowatte of Kandy: the dried, star-shaped fruit of the Illicium verum tree. Each pod has six to eight points holding a glossy brown seed, and the spice has a strong, sweet, liquorice-like flavour and smell.
What is in it
- Dried star anise pods (Illicium verum).
How it is used
- Added whole to curries, soups, stews and rice dishes, then removed before serving.
- Simmered in tea or spiced drinks.
- Ground for baking and spice blends.
In the pack
One 20 g pack of whole pods.
Storage
Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, so the pods keep their aroma.
Bowatte Beheth Shalawa is an Ayurvedic family business in Kandy, founded in 1914 by the Ayurvedic physician Dr H. B. Bowatte.
