chinese 5 spice powder

Name: Chinese 5 Spice Powder
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon(s) szechuan peppercorns; 8 - star anise; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cloves; 1 tablespoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon(s) ground fennel seeds

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Beth Renzetti

Updated on Aug 30, 2014

I found this description while looking at tea recipes, lol. So, I rewrote it as a recipe. I'd much rather mix up my own than pay up for the premixed stuff. And I generally have all the ingredients on hand. Five-spice powder encompasses all five flavors – sweet, sour, bitter, pungent, and salty. Use five-spice powder sparingly, as it can be quite pungent. If desired, you can substitute black peppercorns for the Szechuan peppercorn, and ground anise for the star anise (use 4 teaspoons of ground anise).

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield makes about 1/4c spice mix

Ingredients

2 teaspoons szechuan peppercorns
8 - star anise
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground fennel seeds

How To Make chinese 5 spice powder

Step 1

In a dry skillet, roast 2 teaspoons of Szechuan peppercorns by shaking the pan over low to medium heat until the aroma of the peppercorns is released (about three minutes).

Step 2

Grind the roasted peppercorns and 8 star anise in a blender or pepper mill. Strain the blended seasonings.
Step 3

Mix in 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon ground fennel seeds.
Step 4

Grind the seasonings until very fine.
Step 5

Store in an airtight container.
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