FIVE-SPICE MIX

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An ancient spice mix used in Chinese cooking that combines sweet cinnamon and cloves, fennel seeds and star anise, and tongue-tingling Sichuan pepper

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Condiment, Dinner

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1 small jar

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tbsp cinnamon or 2 cinnamon sticks
1 tbsp fennel seed
6 star anise
2 tsp Sichuan peppercorn
1 tsp whole clove

Steps:

  • Toast the whole spices in a small pan until they are aromatic and have turned a shade or two darker. Don't be tempted to skip this stage, as it really enhances the flavours.
  • Tip into a spice grinder (or use a pestle and mortar), then add the ready-ground spices and dried herbs if required, and crush to a fine powder. Store in a sealed jar for up to six months.

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