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Homemade Chinese Five Spice Powder

Our easy Chinese Five Spice Powder recipe brings these robust Asian flavors together in one incredibly flavorful mix. Yield: 1/4 c 

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 (1 Tbsp) servings
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 6 whole star anise (or 2 Tbsp ground anise)
  • 1 Tbsp whole szechuan peppercorn
  • 1 Tbsp whole fennel seeds (or 1 Tbsp ground fennel)
  • 1 1/2 ticks cinnamon, broken into small pieces (or 2 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon)
  • 15 whole cloves (or 3/4 tsp ground cloves)

Instructions

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  1. Place all the ingredients in a spice grinder, coffee grinder, or food processor and pulse until fine. (Alternately, mix the pre-ground measurements together in a small bowl.)
  2. Store in an air-tight container.

Notes

  • We find that 1 Tbsp of Chinese Five Spice powder is perfect for seasoning 4 lbs of meat.
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  • This recipe from 2014 was updated in 2018. We made our Chinese 5 Spice Powder more true to the authentic flavors. Enjoy!