Five Spice is a fragrant and versatile Chinese spice blend made from star anise, fennel seeds, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and cloves. This homemade version ensures freshness and bold flavor, perfect for marinades, stir-fries, and roasted meats. Learn how to toast and grind your own blend for an authentic touch in your cooking
Recipe for chinese five spice blend
Five Spice, or Chinese Five-Spice, is a classic spice blend originating from Chinese cuisine. The combination of star anise, fennel seeds, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and cloves is truly unique, and there’s no mistaking its distinctive flavor when tasting a dish seasoned with it. Five Spice is ideal for various Chinese dishes such as char siu, Peking duck, and Szechuan chicken.
Five Spice can be used in marinades, stews, stir-fries, or as a dry rub for meat. It pairs well with pork, chicken, and vegetables and can also be added to sauces.
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Chinese Five Spice blend
Five Spice is a fragrant and versatile Chinese spice blend made from star anise, fennel seeds, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and cloves. This homemade version ensures freshness and bold flavor, perfect for marinades, stir-fries, and roasted meats. Learn how to toast and grind your own blend for an authentic touch in your cooking
Ingredients
- 8 pcs star anise 16 g / 0.56 oz
- 6 gram fennel seeds 8 g / 0.28 oz
- 2 inches cinnamon stick 8 g / 0.28 oz
- 6 gram Sichuan peppercorns 4 g / 0.14 oz
- 8-10 pcs cloves 4 g / 0.14 oz
Instructions
- Heat a dry pan over medium heat.
- Add all the whole spices and toast them for 1-2 minutes, shaking the pan frequently.
- Transfer the toasted spices to a bowl and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Place the spices in a spice grinder (a simple coffee grinder works well) or use a mortar and pestle.
- Grind them into a fine powder.
- Store in a glass jar or airtight container.