Chinese Five Spice

A well-balanced blend of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami

Prep Time 5

3 whole star anise
1 whole cinnamon stick
1 tsp whole cloves
1 tbsp fennel seeds
1 tbsp Szechwan pepper corns You can substitute a mixed blend peppercorn or black peppercorns
1 tsp ground ginger Optional

Add the star anise and cinnamon to a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, breaking the spices up as you do.
Add the cloves, fennel, and peppercorns and toast for about 2 minutes.
Let cool for a minute or two.
Blend in the spice grinder, and strain through a fine strainer, adding any big pieces that did not go through the strainer back to the grinder. After a second grinding, and straining any pieces that did not make it thru you can discard.
If using you can now add the ginger.
Like all your spices, store in an airtight container in a cool dark place.

Keyword asian spice blend, chinese five spice, spices

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