Ground star anise
Spices$4.90 / 30gEstimated price, not quoted against a specific store.Approximate price based on Australian supermarkets.
Ground star anise - an authentic Mexican cooking ingredient (spices). Find it in Mexican and Latin American grocery stores across Australia or online via Amazon Australia. The recipes below show how to use this ingredient step by step.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Ground star anise, part of the spices section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 2 recipes in our collection, including Muñuelos Tlaxcaltecas (Fried Dough Balls in Piloncillo Syrup) and Oaxacan Day of the Dead Hojaldras Bread. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with - the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using ground star anise
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer - grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Ground star anise?
Ground star anise is used in 2 recipes in our collection, such as Muñuelos Tlaxcaltecas (Fried Dough Balls in Piloncillo Syrup) and Oaxacan Day of the Dead Hojaldras Bread. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Ground star anise in Australia?
Look for Ground star anise at Mexican and Latin American grocers in Australia, or at Asian grocers, which carry many of the same dried chillies and spices.
How should Ground star anise be stored?
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer - grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.