Easy Chinese 5 Spice Powder Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 min
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Cook Time
13 mins
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Servings
1 Half Cup
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Calories
30 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Asian, Chinese, Malaysian, Singaporean
Easy Chinese 5 Spice Powder Recipe
Description
The recipe involves toasting whole spices gently to awaken their aromas before grinding finely using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. The five core spices provide a characteristic profile of sweet, fruity, and slightly peppery flavors. Sieving the powder after grinding helps remove larger bits for even texture.
This homemade blend can be used in marinades, stir-fries, and braises to lend a distinctive seasoning typical of Chinese cuisine. Making it fresh at home allows control over ingredient proportions and freshness compared to store-bought mixes.
Variations can include additional spices such as anise seed or dried tangerine peel for complexity. Storage in an airtight container away from light preserves the blend's potency.
Ingredients
- 4 star anise Look for broken pieces as it makes the pounding easier
- 1.5 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn Substitute: white peppcorns
- 1 cassia cinnamon about 1-2g) Substitute: Ceylon cinnamon, Chinese cinnamon; 'casssia stick' misspelling
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- ½ teaspoon cloves
Instructions
- Over low-medium heat, dry fry the spices in a pan till their fragrance is released.
- Blitz the spices in a coffee or spice grinder. If you don't have one, you can also pound them by hand in a mortar and pestle. (This took me 9 minutes 52 seconds so it's not too time consuming.)
- Sieve the powder to remove any bigger bits
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place till you want to use it.
Notes
- Do not use a regular blender as it may damage the appliance and produce uneven powder.
- Experiment with added spices like ginger, nutmeg, or dried tangerine peel for variations.
- Store the powder in a cool, dark place in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- This recipe makes a traditional blend but some variations include more than five spices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Half Cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 30 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 30kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 26IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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