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badiane

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Badiane chinoise

Also known as anis étoilé and readily available in supermarkets; it’s one of the traditional spices used in pain d’épices, pastis and vin chaud (mulled wine).

Herbs and spices

Text © Dana Facaros

Image by Arnaud 25