Eating in China
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Fennel seeds

小茴香Xiǎohuíxiāng

Small, ridged fennel seeds with a sweet, anise-like aroma, used as a dried spice.

Type
Spices

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Oval greenish-yellow seeds with lengthwise ridges; distinct from fresh fennel leaves.

In the kitchen

Seasons the stock for Zhengding Majia chicken.

Fennel spice, not fresh fennel greens.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有小茴香吗?

Does this dish contain Fennel seeds?

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