Chinese Five Spice Powder
Make your own Chinese five spice powder at home with a handful of aromatic spices. This versatile blend adds authentic flavor to char siu, braised meats, roasted pork, and more.
Servings: 30 portion
Calories: 6kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp peppercorn Szechuan
- 2 tbsp star anise
- 1 tsp cloves
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp fennel seeds
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sand ginger powder
Instructions
- Add all the ground spices to a small mixing bowl.
- Stir well with a small whisk or spoon until the spices are evenly combined. Transfer the Chinese five spice powder to a clean, dry airtight jar and store it in your pantry.
Notes
- For the freshest flavor, use recently purchased spices. Ground spices gradually lose their aroma over time.
- If you're using whole spices, lightly toast them in a dry skillet over low heat for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant, before grinding. This helps release their natural oils and creates a more aromatic spice blend.
- Grind whole spices in a spice grinder, coffee grinder, or high-powered blender until finely ground.
- For a smoother spice blend, sift the ground spices to remove any larger pieces before mixing.
- Store the spice blend in an airtight container away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight to help preserve its flavor and aroma.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg