Anise Seed is an annual plant that grows in the wild

ANISE SEED

anise seed plant

Anise Seed is an annual plant that grows in the wild and is grown from seed. It thrives in rich, well drained soil in a sunny location. The shape of the seed is oval and light green to light gray in color. The plant is dried by hanging before the seed is ripe. The seeds are removed and dried further. The seeds have a sweet smell and a licorice taste. A plant in the parsley family. It is related to caraway, dill, cumin, and fennel.

The dried ripe fruit of the herb Pimpinella anisum is not related to the plant whose roots are the source of true licorice.

Most Anise is produced in Spain, Turkey and Egypt. The Spanish Anise Seed is considered superior due to its excellent flavor, appearance and higher essential oil content.

Anise is one of the oldest cultivated spices. It was enjoyed by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. In

first century Rome, anise was a flavoring in a popular spice cake baked in bay leaves. It was eaten after feasts to prevent indigestion and ward off epileptic attacks. Anise was so valued in England that it was taxed. Anise Seed has been used as a medicine and as a flavor for medicine since prehistoric times.

Nutrient per tbsp (6.7g):

Calories.........................22.6
Total fat.........................1.1 g
+Saturated fat................0.0 g
+Polyunsaturated fat......0.2 g
+Monounsaturated fat....0.7 g
Cholesterol....................0.0 mg
Sodium..........................1.1 mg
Total Carbohydrate........3.4 g
Dietary Fiber..................1.0 g
Protein...........................1.2 g

Uses Anise is used whole or crushed in cookies, cakes, breads, cheese, pickles, stews, fish, and shellfish.

To enhance the flavor try roasting them. German, Middle East, Portuguese, Italian, and French cuisines use anise in blends such as curry, sausage, and pepperoni seasoning. Its licorice flavor is used in candies and Anise oil is used in liqueurs.

Some recipe ideas:

Give a wonderful Mediterranean flavor by adding Anise Seed to fish, shellfish and seafood stews.

Try a quick sauce for grilled fish by the combination of melted butter, toasted Anise Seed, lemon juice, and minced green onion.

Brush rolls or sugar cookies with egg white and sprinkle with Anise Seed before baking. To add special flavor and texture to these baked goods,

Here are many choices of ANISE SEED

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