Homemade Five Spice Powder (五香粉)
User Reviews
5
34 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
5 mins
-
Cook Time
5 mins
-
Total Time
10 mins
-
Servings
5 tablespoons
-
Course
Condiments
-
Cuisine
Chinese
Homemade Five Spice Powder (五香粉)
Report
This recipe explains how to make Homemade Five Spice Powder, a balanced blend of star anise, fennel seeds, cassia cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, cloves, and optional white pepper. The spices are toasted to release aroma, ground finely, and sieved to create a versatile powder that can enhance many dishes with its warm, aromatic notes.
Description
Homemade Five Spice Powder (五香粉) combines star anise, fennel seeds, cassia cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, cloves, and optionally white pepper. The process begins by preparing the spices carefully, removing seeds and stems where needed. The spices are then lightly toasted over medium-low heat until fragrant and the fennel seeds darken slightly. Once cooled, grinding creates a fine powder that should be sieved to remove any larger bits. Storing the powder in an airtight container away from sunlight preserves its fragrance, typically for up to a year or longer if the aroma remains strong. This balanced spice mix can be used in a variety of Chinese and other Asian dishes to add complex, warm flavors.
Share:
Ingredients
- 10 g star anise
- 10 g fennel seeds
- 5 g cassia cinnamon or Chinese cinnamon
- 5 g Sichuan pepper
- 2 g cloves
- 2 g white pepper optional
Instructions
- Separate the pods of star anise. Remove any black seeds and stems from the Sichuan pepper.
- Put all the spices into a cool pan, toast over medium-low heat until fragrant (The colour of the fennel seeds darkens a little and you’d hear some popping sound). Remove from the pan and leave to cool completely.
- Add toasted spices to a spice grinder (or a mini blender). Mill until fine powder appears.
- Pass through a fine sieve to remove any remaining bits.
- Store the powder in an airtight jar away from direct sunlight. It can be used for up to a year (or longer if its aroma stays strong).
Notes
- This five spice powder works best when made fresh and stored in an airtight jar away from direct sunlight to maintain its aroma for up to a year.
- Use the powder to season meats, stir-fries, or marinades for a balanced blend of warm and aromatic flavors.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
34 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
