This reddish brown powder, a combination
of five spices, is essential in Chinese cooking.
Chinese
5-Spice Powder
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
6 whole star anise*
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns or whole black peppercorns
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Combine all ingredients
in blender or spice/coffee grinder and blend until finely ground.
- Store in airtight container.
Keeps up to 2 months.
Makes about 1/3 cup.
*Or 2 teaspoons anise seeds
Cook's Note: For a more
authentic and intense flavor, pan roast the whole spices in a
heavy skillet over medium high heat, stirring constantly for
1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, being very careful not to let
the spices burn.
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