{"product_id":"abido-whole-aniseed-seeds-yansoon-50g","title":"Abido Whole Aniseed Seeds (Yansoon) 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbido Anise Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e are whole aniseed (Pimpinella anisum) - small ridged seeds with a sweet liquorice aroma, used across the Levant for yansoon tea, ka'ak breads, pickles and the spiced chickpeas (balila) sold on Beirut streets. Abido is a Lebanese brand of herbs, spices and spice blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep them whole for infusions and breads, or toast and crush for biscuits. Whole seeds hold their oils far longer than ground, so the flavour stays fresh to the last spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnise tea (yansoon)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simmer 1 tsp seeds in a cup of water for 5 minutes, strain and sweeten with honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreads \u0026amp; ka'ak\u003c\/strong\u003e – Knead 1 tbsp into 1kg dough, or sprinkle over the crust with sesame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickles \u0026amp; brines\u003c\/strong\u003e – Add a teaspoon to the jar for turnip or cucumber pickles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiced chickpeas\u003c\/strong\u003e – Boil chickpeas with cumin and aniseed for balila, finish with lemon and garlic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this star anise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo - these are true aniseed seeds (Pimpinella anisum), sweeter and milder than star anise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make the tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimmer a teaspoon of seeds for 5 minutes, strain and add honey - a Lebanese after-dinner classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grind them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes - toast lightly and grind for baking; or buy our Abido Anise Powder ready-ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat allergens does it contain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNone listed in the ingredients; Abido's pack states it may contain traces of wheat (gluten), sesame and mustard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 from our London warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64110820163914,"sku":"237129908610","price":1.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/8630\/3818\/files\/s-l1600_568af4a6-be9b-4325-9a48-cc7a08333070.jpg?v=1793049448","url":"https:\/\/levarafoods.com\/products\/abido-whole-aniseed-seeds-yansoon-50g","provider":"Levara Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}