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Five-Spice Powder (Chinese Spice Blend)

Five-spice powder (五香粉) is a spice blend widely used in Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine. It is composed of star anise, fennel, cinnamon, cloves and Sichuan pepper.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 1 (3 oz. / 90 g) jar
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 9 Chinese star anise
  • 2 teaspoons whole cloves
  • 2 sticks Chinese cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons fennel seeds
  • 4 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns

Instructions

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  1. In a dry pan or wok, roast the Sichuan peppercorns, stirring constantly, over medium / low heat, until the aroma of the peppercorns is released, for about 3 minutes.
  2. Place the Sichuan peppercorns and all the other ingredients in a spice grinder (or coffee grinder) and grind until you get a smooth and uniform consistency.
  3. Store the mixture in a tightly sealed glass spice jar.