When buying star anise, be sure to distinguish between "red" and "black", the difference is very big, don't spend money in vain
Spices play a role in removing the smell and increasing the flavor, and are often used in stewed meat and braised meat. Star anise is a common spice, which belongs to the gentleman's material, with a strong fragrance and fragrance for dishes. Pay attention to buying star anise, there are two kinds of common star anise: red and black, what is the difference? Which one is better to buy? The difference is big, don't buy the wrong one.
Today I will share with you the experience of buying star anise, so that you can buy good star anise without spending money in vain.
What is the difference between "red" and "black" in anise?
Red anise
Red star anise is "tender star anise", which is picked when the star anise fruit is not fully ripe and then dried, with a reddish color, a fresh fragrance, and a little sweet taste.
Black anise
Black star anise is the "old star anise", which is picked after the star anise fruit is fully ripe and then dried, the color is relatively dark, the shape is flat, the fragrance is very strong, and the taste is a little bitter.
Red and black anise are used differently depending on the taste.
The smell of red star anise is fresh and slightly sweet, which is more suitable for pickling, stewing, and grilling, which can make food more fragrant and delicious. The aroma of black star anise is stronger, but it has a slightly bitter taste, which is more suitable for dishes such as lo-mei and braised meat, and the fragrance goes deep into the interior and the taste is more layered.
Red anise and black anise each have their own advantages, and you should choose according to your own situation when buying. When buying star anise, in addition to distinguishing red and black, you also need to look at these points to buy high-quality star anise.
(1) The high-quality octagonal color is natural, with 8 corners, which is very symmetrical and complete, and there is no lack of corners;
(2) The fragrance is strong and there is no other peculiar smell.
(3) If the color is particularly bright, or there is a peculiar smell, it may be artificially processed star anise, do not buy it.
Keep these points in mind and you will be able to buy high-quality star anise. How to use star anise? Here are a few ways to share with you, the taste is fragrant.
【Lamb chops stewed with radish】
Prepare lamb chops, white radish, Sichuan pepper, star anise, bay leaves, salt, chicken essence, green onions, ginger and white pepper.
1. Chop the lamb chops into small pieces and soak them in water for 2 hours to remove the blood. Add water to the pot, put in the lamb chops, add a pinch of peppercorns, skim off the blood foam after boiling over high heat, remove and rinse.
2. Put the peppercorns, star anise, and bay leaves into the spice bag, tie them tightly and set aside. Pour an appropriate amount of oil into the pot, put in the lamb chops and stir-fry over low heat for a while, turn off the heat after stir-frying until the color is golden, pour it into the pressure cooker, put it in a spice bag, and pour in an appropriate amount of boiling water.
3. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Peel and wash the radish, cut it into large pieces, add the radish after the lamb is rotten, and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. After the radish is stewed, add an appropriate amount of salt, chicken essence and white pepper, stir well and then remove from the pot.
【Crystal Hoof】
Prepare pig's trotters, large sea salt, Sichuan pepper, star anise, bay leaves, and cinnamon.
1. Remove the bones of the pig's trotters, burn the pig hair on the surface with a spray gun until browned, wash it and dry it. Pour the sea salt into the wok, add Sichuan pepper, star anise, cinnamon, stir-fry over low heat until yellow, let it cool and evenly spread it on the pig's trotters, and put it in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.
2. Remove the peppercorns and star anise on the pickled pig's trotters, roll them up by hand, and wrap them with cotton thread and tie them tightly, which is a very important step. Put the wrapped hoof into the pot, pour in an appropriate amount of water, add star anise, Sichuan pepper, bay leaves, cinnamon, and then add an appropriate amount of salt.
3. After boiling on high heat, turn to low heat and simmer for 1 hour, skim off the boiled foam, turn off the heat until you can pierce it with chopsticks, soak it until it is cool, take it out and cut it into thin slices, put it on a plate, and mix a bowl of sauce to dip it in.
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