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Chinese Seasoning

This chinese seasoning blend mixes ginger, cinnamon, allspice, aniseed and cloves in minutes. Use it as a meat rub or a pinch in sweet recipes.

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Sara Noel
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Chinese Seasoning

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A warm, sweet-spiced blend of ginger, cinnamon, allspice, aniseed and cloves. Use it as a meat rub or in small amounts in sweet recipes.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
CourseSeasoning
CuisineAmerican
Servings24 servings
Calories6
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon allspice
  • 1 tablespoon crushed aniseed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Put all the spices in a small mixing bowl.
  2. Stir until well combined, with no streaks.
  3. Pour into an airtight spice jar, small mason jar, zip-top bag, or vacuum-seal bag.
  4. Close tightly and keep in a cool, dark, dry place.

Notes

Meat rub: about 1 to 2 teaspoons per pound. Sweet recipes: start with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon. Airtight away from heat, light, and steam; best within 1 year.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.6g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0.9mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 4.5IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 24 servings; crushed aniseed counted as anise seed. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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