Star Anise Ground 50g

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Star Anisr Ground Recipe

🍖 Chinese Five-Spice Pork Belly

📜 Signature Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs (1kg) pork belly (skin on)

• 1 tbsp ground star anise (key spice)

• 2 tbsp five-spice powder

• 1/2 cup soy sauce

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine

• 3 garlic cloves (smashed)

• 1-inch ginger (sliced)

Key Steps:

1. Score skin: Diamond pattern → blanch 5 mins (tightens skin)

2. Marinate: Rub with ground star anise + five-spice (overnight)

3. Braised: Simmer with liquid ingredients 2 hours

4. Crisp: Broil 5 mins → baste with reduced sauce

Pro Tip:

• For extra gloss, brush with honey-water mix before broiling

🌟 Why Ground Star Anise Rules Here:

1. Texture: No gritty pod fragments in the glaze

2. Efficiency: 1 tsp ground = 3 whole pods’ flavor

3. Science: Anethole compound caramelizes better when ground

Serving Ritual:
🍚 Pair with steamed bao buns + pickled vegetables

🥇 Other Top Ground Star Anise Recipes:

1. Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend (star anise + cinnamon + clove)

2. BBQ Dry Rub (for ribs/chicken)

3. Chai Concentrate (steeped in milk)