You can find star anise whole or ground in the spice aisle. Related: Chinese-Style Bone-In Chicken Noodle Soup with Star Anise and Ginger Anise seed (sometimes called "aniseed") is believed to ...

You can also simmer a whole star anise pod in broths, beverages, marinades and soups to add extra depth of flavor. (The spice can’t be eaten whole, so it should be removed before serving.) ...