5 from 102 votes
Chinese Five Spice
Chinese Five Spice is a ground seasoning blend made by toasting and grinding star anise, fennel seeds, Szechuan peppercorns, cinnamon, and cloves. This aromatic mix brings a warm, sweet, and slightly numbing flavor typical in many Chinese dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 10 star anise (or 2 tablespoons ground star anise)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds or 1 1/2 tablespoons ground fennel seed, whole
- 2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns (or 2 teaspoons ground szechuan peppercorn)
- 1 cinnamon stick or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, small
- 6 clove or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, whole
Instructions
- Toast the whole spices in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until very fragrant. Be careful not to scorch the spices or they will become bitter. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Grind the spices in a coffee/spice grinder, blender or with a mortar and pestle. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
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