Ginger anise chews

Both ginger and fennel seeds stimulate digestion, so if my digestive fire is feeling low, I eat two or three of these matchsticks to get the fire going! To make the mild version of this recipe, separate the ginger cooking water, which you could enjoy as a tea. Otherwise, see the tip below for a slightly easier method that gives you a kick up the backside and gets your nose running if you’re feeling congested! The jaggery or maple syrup helps to tame the fiery flavour of the ginger with stic