Badia Anise Seed 16 oz (Anis Espa. 2 pack.
Whole anise seed (anís español) in a two-pack of 16 oz jars — the sweet, licorice-toned seed behind bunuelos syrup and a quiet workhorse in Spanish-leaning Cuban kitchens.
Common Uses: simmered into the cane syrup for bunuelos, steeped in poaching liquid for bacalao a la vizcaína, infused into camarones al ajillo, baked into rosquillas and Spanish cookies, used in mulled wine and aguardiente-style infusions.
Pantry Role: baking staple, base seasoning.
Common In: Spanish classical cooking, Cuban Noche Buena and Easter tables, pan-Latin holiday baking.
Pairs With: cinnamon, citrus peel, cane syrup, garlic and olive oil for Spanish seafood, dried cod, yuca dough.
Hard to find in this size outside Latin grocers. Ships nationwide.