CHINESE 5 SPICE POWDER

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I found this description while looking at tea recipes, lol. So, I rewrote it as a recipe. I'd much rather mix up my own than pay up for the premixed stuff. And I generally have all the ingredients on hand. Five-spice powder encompasses all five flavors - sweet, sour, bitter, pungent, and salty. Use five-spice powder...

Provided by Beth Renzetti

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tsp szechuan peppercorns
8 star anise
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp ground fennel seeds

Steps:

  • 1. In a dry skillet, roast 2 teaspoons of Szechuan peppercorns by shaking the pan over low to medium heat until the aroma of the peppercorns is released (about three minutes).
  • 2. Grind the roasted peppercorns and 8 star anise in a blender or pepper mill. Strain the blended seasonings.
  • 3. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon ground fennel seeds.
  • 4. Grind the seasonings until very fine.
  • 5. Store in an airtight container.

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