Star anise was traditionally used in Japanese medicine for more than 3 000 years to soothe the liver and kidneys and relieve pain. Those who practised traditional Japanese medicine would burn ...

Here, with the help of experts, I reveal everything you need to know about growing anise, from what light levels it requires ...

As soon as the chicken is done searing, add soy sauce, vinegar, water, brown sugar, garlic, mandarin peel, star anise, peppercorns and bay leaves to the pot, and stir to combine. Return chicken ...

A lovely traditional pudding, but the star of the show – see what I’ve done there? – is the star anise, which gives the dish a warming, aromatic feel. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.