FIVE-SPICE POWDER

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Smith's version is made with up to eight spices. It's worth using them all for the fullest flavor.

Provided by Lisa Cheng Smith

Categories     Bon Appétit     Cinnamon     Spice     Anise     Pepper     Clove     Condiment

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

2½ (4"-long) cassia or cinnamon sticks
20 whole star anise
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. whole cloves
20 slices dried sand ginger (optional)
2 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. Sichuan peppercorns
2½ tsp. sliced dried licorice root or fennel seeds
1 tsp. black peppercorns
1 tsp. white peppercorns (optional)
Special Equipment:
A spice mill or coffee grinder

Steps:

  • Toast cassia, star anise, cloves, sand ginger (if using), Sichuan peppercorns, licorice root, black peppercorns, and white peppercorns (if using) in a small skillet over medium, tossing once, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Let cool; grind to a powder in spice mill or coffee grinder.
  • Do Ahead: Five-Spice Powder can be made 1 month ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

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