Chinese Five Spice
HB-0563 · Hand-built original · Chinese
If you have ever made spice blends at home, you know that they taste SO much better than storebought. This Chinese Five Spice blend has off the charts flavor that is perfect for your next Asian dish.
Main ingredient: peppercorns
Pairs well with: fried rice, spring rolls, bok choy, hot and sour soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
- 6 whole star anise
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Method
- Put the Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and fennel seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat.
- Toast for 2 to 3 minutes, shaking the pan often, until fragrant. Do not let them smoke or burn.
- Tip onto a plate and let cool completely for about 5 minutes.
- Grind to a fine powder in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
- Stir in the ground cinnamon and ground cloves until evenly mixed.
- Transfer to a small airtight jar and store in a cool, dark place.
Prep: 15 min · Total: 15 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data