Best Star Anise Substitutes
If you're having a hard time deciding what to use among the substitutes for star anise I have listed above and don't mind running to the grocery, here are the top three most versatile ingredients that you can use:
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 7kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon anise seeds
- ¼ teaspoon chinese five spice powder
- 1 drop pure anise extract
Instructions
Option 1: Best Whole Star Anise Substitute
- For your baked goodie or sweet or savory dish requiring half a teaspoon of star anise, replace it with one teaspoon of anise seeds.
Option 2: Best Star Anise Powder Substitute
- Add ¼ teaspoon of Chinese five spice powder to your baking and sweet recipes that call for one teaspoon of star anise powder. For your savory dish that lists a teaspoon of star anise powder, add ¾ teaspoon of your Chinese five spice powder.
Option 3: Best Substitute for Star Anise in Beverages
- Add a drop of pure anise seed extract to your coffee, tea, or mocktail to enhance the flavors or add a unique sweet, anise flavor and aroma.
Notes
Nutrition information is calculated for anise seeds only.
Nutrition
Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg