Ingredients and Directions

Known as far back as at least 1500 b.c., this small annual

plant is a member of the parsley family. Both the leaves

and seed have a distinctive, sweet licorice flavor. The

greenish brown, comma−shaped anise seed perfumes and

flavors a variety of confections as well as savory dishes.

It's also used to flavor drinks such as Pastis, Arrack,

Anisette and Ouzo. Anise seed plays an important role

in the cooking of Southeast Asia. Chinese cooks are

more likely to use Star Anise than anise seed.

Source: freecookingrecipes.net