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Homemade Five Spice Powder (五香粉)

A versatile spice mix unique to Chinese cuisine, five spice powder adds great flavour to many classic dishes. It’s very easy to make at home.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 5 tablespoons
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 10 g star anise
  • 10 g fennel seeds
  • 5 g cassia cinnamon/Chinese cinnamon
  • 5 g Sichuan pepper
  • 2 g cloves
  • 2 g white pepper optional

Instructions

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  1. Separate the pods of star anise. Remove any black seeds and stems from the Sichuan pepper.
  2. 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.
  3. Add toasted spices to a spice grinder (or a mini blender). Mill until fine powder appears. 
  4. Pass through a fine sieve to remove any remaining bits.
  5. 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

  • For the usage of five spice powder, please see suggestions in the post above.