How To Make Chinese 5 Spice

Updated: Apr 13, 2023

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I had been wanting to post a separate recipe featuring this spice blend for quite a while. I finally have the chance to do so today and in my humble opinion, this is a very underrated spice blend. Which I always wonder why. Not only you can use this on various Chinese dishes, but you can also use it as a BBQ rub or even in cakes. Once you start making your own spice blend, you will never go back to those store-bought ones.

Ingredients:

(Make 1/2 Cup)

Star Anise, 6
Cloves, 1.5 TSP
Cinnamon Stick, 3 Inches
Fennel Seeds, 2 TBSP
Szechuan Peppercorns, 2 TSP

Equipment:

Cast Iron Skillet / Pan
Spice Grinder

Directions:

In a skillet over medium heat, add all the ingredients.
Toast lightly until aromatic.
Transfer into a spice grinder.
Blitz until powder forms
Transfer into a sterilized mason jar.
Cover tightly and store in a dry cool place.
I like to store my spices in the freezer so that they will last longer.

Recipe Video:

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