Anise seed will substitute for fennel seed--use about half as much. Fennel seed is readily available at mid-east or Asian markets and it's very cheap.
Peppernut cookies which are made mostly by the women of the mennonite religion. They are so good and store a very long time. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- It is often cooked as a vegetable (fennel), the leaves can be used to flavor soups. Anise has a mild licorice-like taste. The seeds often flavor Italian sausage. Anise seed (herb [not fennel])is often used to flavor breads, cakes and cookies. Anise seed extract is used to flavor cookies, frosting and candies. Anise seed has a stronger licorice flavor. Licorice root, anise (fennel), anise seed, and star anise are four different plants that all contain varying amounts of anethol, the pungent flavor associated with them. Other herbs contain it in varying but much lesser amounts.
Star anise comes from the star-shaped flower of a small evergreen tree. It is used in Chinese and Indian cooking, as an ingredient in 5-spice powder and garam masala. Star anise tea has been used to treat rheumatism. Anise seed comes from the flowering anise plant. The seeds are sweet and licorice-like in flavor, resembling fennel seeds. They are commonly used in making sweet treats around the world. Anise seed aids digestion and sweetens breath. It is also a mild expectorant. A few seeds taken with water may cure hiccups.
Cumin is different from fennel...they look the same at first glance, except that fennel seeds are greenish brown in colour and slightly bigger in size, they are sweeter in flavour. Whilst cumin is brown. Their flavours are completely different; also, the smell of ground cumin seeds is much stronger than that of ground fennel seeds.
Well, hello there! Fennel seeds and fennel bulbs have different flavors and textures, so they can't be used interchangeably. Fennel seeds have a more concentrated flavor compared to the bulb, so you'll need to use about 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds to replace one small fennel bulb in a recipe. Remember, cooking is all about experimenting and finding what works best for you! Happy cooking, my friend.
Well obviously you don't 'make' chervil. Assuming you mean using substitutes to create a similar effect, I would use parsley exactly as the recipe says to use the chervil, then grind the anise seeds very finely and add them to the dish. Chervil has a very delicate flavour so don't use too much.
Store fresh fennel in the refrigerator crisper, where it should keep fresh for about four days. Try to use it soon after purchase, because as it ages, it tends to gradually lose its flavor. While you can blanch and freeze fresh fennel, it may lose much of its flavor during this process. Store dried fennel seeds in an airtight container in a cool and dry location where they will keep for about six months. Storing fennel seeds in the refrigerator will help to keep them fresher longer.
Anise is used in cooking for it's sweet aromatic flavor, similar to liquorice. Uses in historical and alternative medicine include: Pulmonary issues (cold, flu, bronchitis, cough) Digestive issues (gas, bloating, colic) Toothaches Female issues (it contains a known phytoestrogen and has been used to treat menstrual cramps and stimulate lactation) Breath freshener It is a mild antiparasitic and the essential oil has been used for lice and scabies.
1/2 teaspoon crushed anise seeds equals one star anise.
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Anise and star anise are two different things. There is no equivalence.
Ah, fennel seeds are called "Hulba" in Hausa. They have a lovely, sweet flavor and are often used in cooking to add a unique taste to dishes. Remember, exploring new ingredients can bring so much joy and creativity to your culinary adventures. Happy cooking, my friend!