A refreshing dessert made with star anise and fresh
berries.
Serves 6
Ingredients:
5 whole star anise (if using broken pieces use 1
tablespoon)
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 passion fruit tea bags
3 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries,
raspberries, blackberries)
1/2 cup bananas, cut into 1/2-inch dice
Directions:
In a saucepan, place 1 1/2 cups water and the star
anise, bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Add
the sugar and stir well until the sugar is
dissolved. Return to a full boil and turn off the
heat. Place the tea bags in the syrup, stir, and let
cool. Remove the tea bags and the star anise. Pour
the chilled tea over the berries and bananas. Place
in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
More great Chinese drink recipes are available in Nicholas Zhou's cookbook
"Real & Healthy
Chinese Cooking".
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