However, it is now accepted that not only were the 'story' elements of the narrative 'fiction', but that the 'facts' on which Haley based is story were also not true-i.e. that the whole story was fiction from beginning to end.
The Chinese Five Spice blend is a staple in Chinese cooking, and is often used in a technique called âflavour pottingâ, where meat is steeped in a rich sauce and cooked for long hours.he spices included here are the most commonly used in five-spice powder, with the sweet tones of star anise, cloves and cinnamon with the bite of Szechwan pepper, all married together wtih ground fennel seeds. Some recipes use them in equal proportions, others use more of one to heighten a specific flavor.
The seeds of the fennel plant can be used as a spice, either ground or whole. Fennel seeds are featured in Indian, Asian and Middle Eastern cooking, and they are a frequent ingredient used in making sausages. Fennel seeds are one of the five ingredients in the traditional Chinese five spice blend. Fennel seed is also one of the ingredients used in making absinthe. While the fennel fronds or leaves are not usually eaten, they are flavorful and aromatic. While sometimes used as a garnish, fennel fronds can also be used as a base for roasting fish, such as trout.