Chinese five spice powder
Chinese five spice powder is an aromatic blend of spices used in Chinese cooking and is easy to prepare using either whole or ground spices.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground fennel
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons ground star anise
- 1 teaspoon ground Szechuan pepper or black pepper
Instructions
- Whole spices - if you are using any whole spices, toast in a skillet and then grind using a spice grinder or pestle and mortar before mixing.
- Mix - Measure the ground spices into a bowl and mix.
- Store - transfer to a clean, dry jar to store.
Notes
Note
The preparation time is based on using ground spices rather than whole spices.
Storage instructions
- Store in a clean, dry jar with an airtight lid.
- Your homemade spice blend will keep for several months or years.
Nutrition
Calories: 8kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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