Five Spice Mix
Elevate your cooking with this aromatic Five Spice Mix, a quintessential Chinese seasoning that brings bold and balanced flavors to your dishes. Crafted with toasted whole spices like star anise, cinnamon, Szechuan peppercorns, cloves, and fennel seeds, this homemade blend is deeply fragrant and versatile, offering a warm, sweet, and slightly spicy profile. Perfect for marinades, stir-fries, braised meats, or even roasted vegetables, this easy-to-make seasoning takes just 15 minutes and keeps fresh for up to six months. Skip the store-bought version and create your own vibrant Five Spice Powder to infuse your cooking with authentic Asian-inspired flavors.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole pieces Star anise
- 1 stick (2-3 inches long) Cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Cloves
- 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds
Instructions
Gather all the ingredients and measure them accurately.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the star anise, cinnamon stick, Szechuan peppercorns, cloves, and fennel seeds. Stir frequently to ensure even roasting, about 3-5 minutes, until the spices become fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the spices cool for 5 minutes.
Break the star anise and cinnamon stick into smaller pieces to make them easier to grind.
Transfer the toasted spices into a spice grinder or high-powered blender. Grind the mixture into a fine powder.
Sift the ground spices through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any large, unground pieces. Discard any remaining debris in the sieve.
Store the finished Five Spice Mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Use this blend in marinades, braises, or as a seasoning for meats, vegetables, and soups as needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
85 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
