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Title: Star aniseed
Post by: spicysarsy on November 01, 2006, 05:16 PM
:o :o I have accidently purchased a bag of Star Aniseed in my local purveyour of glorious spicy items today {mmmmmmmmmmm spicy things }, and rather than give them away could any of our star chef's please give me some tips on what I could use them for {keep it clean though } Many thanks Paul
Title: Re: Star aniseed
Post by: Ashes on November 01, 2006, 05:24 PM
one or two when you cook rice can taste nice, although this is personal as my other half doesnt agree.,

also good to use in small quantities of balti garam masala as it is one of those aromatics spices that lends itself to that special balti taste, but be warned its very strong and will ruin any dish if you use too much.

Ashes  :)
Title: Re: Star aniseed
Post by: DARTHPHALL on November 01, 2006, 05:25 PM
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=498.0
In this link you will notice Star anise, it can also be added to any Rice dish but with caution as it can be a very overpowering Spice.
If you haven't used it before i would experiment with small amounts, but it is a nice addition to many curry dishes.
I have used them mainly in Vindalloo, Madras Curries & put one full seed Pod in Marinades.
hope this gives you some insight Spicysarsy  :)
Title: Re: Star aniseed
Post by: spicysarsy on November 01, 2006, 07:04 PM

 ;D ;D Many thanks for the advice Ashes and Darth, may the shwartz be with you both.
Title: Re: Star aniseed
Post by: DARTHPHALL on November 01, 2006, 08:02 PM
You are very welcome friend  ;)
Title: Re: Star aniseed
Post by: Bob_McBob on November 01, 2006, 08:33 PM
I keep them around for the odd recipe that needs one, but they are not used too often.  I usually put one in a pot of chai, though.
Title: Re: Star aniseed
Post by: laynebritton on November 01, 2006, 08:34 PM
Or
you can grind it into a powder and use it in a marinade for Barbecued Spare Ribs with some Ketchup and Chilli etc.
If you want a good recipe let me know.
 :) Layne
Title: Re: Star aniseed
Post by: spicysarsy on November 02, 2006, 09:03 AM
thanks layne, that sounds a good one for spare ribs.
Title: Re: Star aniseed
Post by: Mark J on November 02, 2006, 02:40 PM
Essential in pilau rice for me, also I use in small quantities in garam masala
Title: Re: Star aniseed
Post by: currygit on November 02, 2006, 03:52 PM
I like Star Anise but it is too strong, I have never thought of using it in curries though.  What is the Balti Garamm Massala please?
Title: Re: Star aniseed
Post by: Ashes on November 02, 2006, 07:41 PM
There are lots of different recipes for garam masala. Ideally there is no one definitive version,  like curry powder every chef has his own version. Balti as opposed to ordinary garam masala should be more aromatic and contain certain "typically" balti spices.. but the line between a balti and an indian GM is blurred.,

here is a BGM: http://www.astray.com/recipes/?show=Balti%20garam%20masala (http://www.astray.com/recipes/?show=Balti%20garam%20masala)
Title: Re: Star aniseed
Post by: currygit on November 03, 2006, 10:37 AM
Thank you Ashes for that clear reply.  I shall have to dig around.
Title: Re: Star aniseed
Post by: woodpecker21 on November 03, 2006, 02:30 PM
hi all
it is used in the chilli masala goes especially well in bruce edwards chicken chilli masala( see curry house cookery post in the downloads section. i have made this dish many times and had it from my local Rajver( recipes for curry sauce posted you must try it ;)) but only use one complete pod in a dish for 2 and remeber to remove it when you serve or you may have to visit the dentist they are incredibly hard  ;D

regards
gary :)