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Anise "Pimpinella anisum" is a popular herb from which the famous and extremely useful spice is obtained. Anise restores appetite and brings a number of benefits to our health. The homeland of anise is Southern Europe and the warmer parts of Asia. The herb belongs to the family Sennikotsvetnovi - the family of dill and cumin. There are two types of anise - ordinary and star-shaped / star /.
Anise is widely used in cooking. Both its leaves and fruits are used as a spice. Use anise sparingly because it has a very strong, pungent aroma that is slightly sweet.
Anise used mainly for flavoring cakes, biscuits, meat dishes and sauces. Its leaves successfully complement the taste of many salads. Anise is used to flavor drinks, the most famous of which are Greek ouzo and French pastis. In our country, aniseed is one of our favorite types of brandy.
Anise is very popular in Chinese cuisine. Used to flavor some vegetables, meat dishes and soups. You can often find it in candies and healthy teas.
The taste of anise combines well with spices such as nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Red wine is a great addition to aniseed dishes.
We offer you a recipe for marinated Chinese chicken with anise.
Necessary products: 1 whole chicken and 2 fresh onion stalks. For the sauce you need 1 tsp. soy sauce, 2 tbsp. alcohol, 1 tsp. salt, tsp sugar, 2-3 pieces of star anise, cinnamon to taste, 1 piece of ginger.
Method of preparation: The listed spices are wrapped in gauze and boiled in 500 ml of water in which the alcohol and soy sauce are poured. It takes about 15 minutes. Boil the chicken separately and shortly before it is completely ready, take it out and put it in the already prepared sauce. Cook over low heat until completely cooked. Cut into portions and sprinkle with chopped fresh onions.
Anise can also be consumed in the form of tea. To do this, make a decoction of 1 tsp. crushed aniseed and 500 ml of boiling water. After about an hour strain the infusion and take half a cup of tea before meals. Anise tea improves digestion and increases appetite. It is also useful for people who have nerve problems and suffer from insomnia.
Our next suggestion is for a non-standard anise ice cream.
Necessary products: 2 tsp whole cream, 2 tsp. milk, 1/2 tsp. stars anise, 1/2 tsp. sugar, 2 tbsp. Feather and 8 yolks.
Method of preparation: Mix the milk, cream, sugar and anise in a suitable saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and remove from the heat. Beat the yolks very well and add to the resulting mixture. Return to a moderate heat and stir the cream periodically until it reaches a temperature of 75 degrees. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and allow to cool completely. Add the feathers and freeze.
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Anise it is known to us mainly as a spice with a specific taste. It is an annual herbaceous plant that is successfully cultivated in our country and is found in the wild in warmer regions. In large areas it grows in Asia, Europe, India, Chile, Japan and others.
Unknown Mushrooms: Anise Mushroom
The mushroom with an interesting name Anise bears the Latin name Clitocybe odora and belongs to the family Tricholomataceae - Autumn mushrooms. Its name is due to the strong smell of anise, which is why some people have called it fragrant. It can be found in deciduous and coniferous forests.
Star Anise
Star anise / ructus Anisi stellai / or Chinese anise is the fruit of the evergreen tree Illicium verum, belonging to the family Magniliaceae. The spice is also known by its names Indian anise and Siberian anise . In Russia the star anise is called star anise, and in Italy-anice stellato.
Several Invaluable Benefits Of Anise
Anise is a species of annual herbaceous plant that blooms with small white flowers. In our country it is not found in the wild, but is cultivated. It prefers a warmer climate, which is why it grows in the warmer parts of the country: Stara Zagora, Parvomay and others.
The Healing Properties Of Anise Tea
Anise grows easily in warm environments. It is grown in Egypt and Anatolia. Ripe and dried fruits are usually harvested in summer. Anise contains coumarins, flavonoids, phenylpropanoid, fatty acids, sterol polymers, carbohydrates, proteins.
