Star Anise Sauce Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥄 Servings: Approximately 3/4 cup
🍽️ Yield: 3/4 Cup
Description:
Indulge in the aromatic flavors of this homemade Star Anise Sauce. Perfect for enhancing your favorite Chinese or Asian dishes, this sauce adds depth and complexity in under an hour.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Star anise |
| 2 | Soy sauce |
| 1/2 | Hoisin sauce |
| 3 | Five-spice powder |
| 1/4 | Scallion |
| 1/4 | Red wine |
| 2 | Sugar |
| 12 | Black peppercorns |
| 1 | Garlic powder |
| Canola oil |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 853.9
- Fat: 16.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 5.1mg
- Sodium: 5457.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 152.8g
- Fiber: 16.4g
- Sugar: 83.1g
- Protein: 24g
Instructions:
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In a sauté skillet, heat a mixture of Canola oil and sesame oil over medium heat.
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Add all the ingredients to the skillet, including star anise, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder, chopped scallions, red wine, sugar, black peppercorns, and garlic powder.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to ensure the ingredients are well combined.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for approximately 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed.
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Increase the heat to bring the sauce back to a boil.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat again and let the sauce simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Continue simmering until the sauce thickens to a syrup-like consistency, intensifying its flavors.
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Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully strain the sauce to remove any solid particles, such as star anise and peppercorns.
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Your Star Anise Sauce is now ready to be used as a delectable accompaniment to dishes such as duck, chicken, pork chops, or beef cubes.
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Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for future use.
This homemade Star Anise Sauce is sure to elevate your culinary creations with its rich blend of flavors. Enjoy the tantalizing aroma and depth of taste that this sauce brings to your favorite Asian-inspired dishes!
