Five Spice Powder
Transform your culinary creations with this fragrant and versatile **Five Spice Powder**, a must-have blend for adding authentic Asian flair to your recipes. Made with just five powerful ingredients—**star anise, cloves, fennel seeds, cinnamon, and Sichuan peppercorns**—this homemade spice mix boasts a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and earthy flavors. Toasting the whole spices enhances their natural oils, delivering an irresistibly bold aroma that will elevate stir-fries, marinades, roasted meats, and even baked goods. Ready in just 15 minutes, this DIY spice blend is fresher and more flavorful than store-bought alternatives. Store it in an airtight container, and you'll have a touch of Chinese-inspired magic at your fingertips for months to come.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole pods Star anise
- 1 teaspoon Cloves
- 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds
- 1 whole piece Cinnamon stick
- 2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns
Instructions
Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat.
Add the star anise, cloves, fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, and Sichuan peppercorns to the skillet.
Toast the spices for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they release their fragrant aroma. Be careful not to burn them.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the spices cool completely for 5 minutes.
Break the cinnamon stick into smaller pieces if necessary.
Transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
Grind the spices into a fine powder. This may take 1-2 minutes in a spice grinder or longer by hand.
Sift the ground spices through a fine mesh sieve to remove any larger pieces. Regrind if necessary.
Store the five spice powder in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
59 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 194 mg | 4% | |
*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.
