Chinese 5 Spice Powder
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A whole-spice blend of peppercorns, anise, fennel, cloves and cinnamon, ground fresh. Use it on meats, in noodles and fried rice, or in marinades.
Ingredients
- 60 black peppercorns
- 4 teaspoons anise seed or 1 star anise
- 2 teaspoons fennel seed
- 12 whole cloves
- 4 pieces 1-inch cinnamon stick
Equipment
- spice grinder
- airtight jar
Directions
- Put the peppercorns, anise (or star anise), fennel seed, cloves, and cinnamon together.
- Grind everything into a fine powder.
- Pour into an airtight jar, bottle, or bag.
- Close tightly and keep in a cool, dry place.
Notes
Start with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per pound of chicken, pork, duck, or beef, or a pinch in noodles, fried rice, or marinades. Airtight, cool, dark, dry; within about 1 year.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.7g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1.2mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 1.8IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 3 tablespoons. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.
