Best Fennel Seed Substitute: Star Anise (+More Great Alternatives To Use In Recipes!)
Find a great fennel seed substitute on this list of simple ingredients that can be swapped for fennel seed in any recipe! Whether you are making soups, sauces, bread, pizza, or anything else, these options will add just the flavor you need! Just choose a fennel seed substitute from this list and let's get cooking!
1teaspoonstar anise(whole, aniseed, or ground star anise)
1teaspooncardamom(whole pods or ground cardamom)
1teaspooncloves(whole or ground cloves)
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Instructions
Best Fennel Substitutes
Star anise comes in several forms, for baking use star anise powder (which is stronger than star anise seeds so start with less). Star anise seeds are not as potent in flavor, but can be used in a 1:1 ratio as fennel seeds.
Use cardamom pods whole (and roasted) for enhancing both sweet and savory dishes. Green or black pods can be cracked and the seeds ground to make baking, chai, curry, and more absolutely delicious.
Cloves are another great spice that can be used for both sweet and savory dishes, and that is available as whole cloves or ground cloves. For the most pungent flavor, freshly grind your own whole cloves. Use as a 1:1 fennel seed substitute.
Notes
*Nutritional information is calculated for star anise only.