Homemade Chinese Five-Spice Powder

By Praveen Kumar
Chinese Five-Spice Powder
A staple of the Chinese cuisine, this is a mixture of 5 or more spices.
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Chinese Five Spice Powder is an intoxicating blend of five spices common to Chinese cuisine. The powder adds an exotic flavour to the dishes and is bound to scintillate your taste buds.

Chinese Five-Spice Powder

Chinese Five-Spice Powder
4.50 from 2 votes

Chinese Five Spice Powder

A staple of the Chinese cuisine, this is a mixture of 5 or more spices.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 inch Cinnamon Sticks broken
  • 2 tbsp Whole Star Anise
  • 3 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 1/2 tsp Whole Cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Szechuan Peppercorns

Instructions

  • Heat a nonstick pan over medium flame.
  • Dry roast all the ingredients for 2 minutes or until dark and fragrant.
  • Remove and cool.
  • Then grind them to a fine powder.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Use as required.

Notes

If you do not have Szechuan peppercorns, you may substitute it with 3/4 tsp black peppercorns.

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Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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