Chinese Five Spice Recipe
This Chinese five spice recipe is pungent and vibrant, essential for many classic Chinese dishes and perfect for spicy food lovers seeking bold flavors. Learn how to make it and how to use it.
Servings: 64 teaspoons
Calories: 1kcal
Ingredients
- 6-10 star anise or use 2 tablespoons star anise powder
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds or use 1 teaspoon ground fennel
- 1-2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns or use 1 teaspoon ground Szechuan pepper - use white peppercorns for milder flavor
- 1 6- inch stick Chinese cinnamon you can sub for other cinnamon - or use 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 10 whole cloves or use 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
FOR WHOLE SPICES
- Heat a large pan to medium-high heat. Add the whole seasonings and lightly toast them over dry heat, 1-2 minutes. Stir part way through. Be sure to not let the spices burn.
- Remove from heat and transfer toasted spices to a spice grinder. Grind until well blended. You can also use a mortar and pestle to pulverize the ingredients by hand.
- Use as desired. Store in a sealed container in a cool, dark place.
FOR GROUND SPICES
- Mix the ingredients together until well combined. Use as desired. Store in a sealed container in a cool, dark place.
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Nutrition
Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg