As aniseed is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine, soaking it in water and heating it can effectively remove the medicinal flavor inside, which is beneficial to some bitter taste when eating, and at the same time, it can release its fragrance better, which has better effect when cooking or marinating.

The reason why aniseed needs blisters.

Anita is another name of Illicium verum. The reason why water bubbles are used is mainly because Anita is also a kind of Chinese herbal medicine. If it is not treated before use, its medicinal taste will be very heavy, which will also affect the taste and fragrance of cooking ingredients, and at the same time, it will keep the fragrance of spices, which will have a better effect when cooking.

When soaking in water, put star anise in the sun for a few days, then soak it in clear water, so that the fragrance of aniseed can be better released by heating, and some brine soaked in aniseed can be added when cooking, which can make the dishes more fragrant and remove the fishy smell inside.

At the same time, aniseed is also a common Chinese herbal medicine, which contains a special volatile oil, and its main component is fennel oil. If it is soaked, it can remove the medicinal taste inside and avoid some bitterness when eating, which can make its taste more pure and harmonious.