Easy Five Spice Powder

Easy Five Spice Powder

Camila Benitez

Looking to add a burst of flavor to your dishes? Try making your own Five Spice Powder! This versatile spice blend is a staple in Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine, adding a unique and delicious flavor to various dishes. Five Spice Powder is easy to make at home, made with just five different spices, including fennel seed, Sichuan peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves, and star anise.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 1

Total Time 2

Course Seasoning

Cuisine Chinese

Servings Tablespoons

Tools

Ingredients

▢ 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
▢ 1- inch cinnamon stick , break apart
▢ 1 teaspoon fennel seed
▢ 1 teaspoon cloves
▢ 1- star anise , break apart into petals

Instructions

In a small pan over medium-high heat; Toast all the spices until the aroma is released (you should hear faint sizzling noises). Then transfer the spices into a small bowl to cool.
Once cooled down completely, transfer to a spice grinder or use a mortar and pestle. Ground until the Five Spice Powder turns into a fine powder. Transfer the Five Spice Powder to an airtight jar and store it in a cool, dark place out of direct sunlight.

Notes

How to Store & Re-Heat

To store: Place the Five Spice Powder in an airtight container, such as a glass jar or a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. Please keep it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat. Stored this way, Five Spice Powder lasts up to six months.
To reheat: Five Spice Powder doesn't necessarily need to be heated, but you can use it to season dishes while cooking. When using the spice blend in a recipe, add it to the dish while cooking and let it infuse the flavors as the dish cooks.

Make-Ahead

You can make the Five Spice Powder ahead of time, as it stores well for several months if kept in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. This can be especially helpful if you use the spice blend frequently or want to have it on hand for quick and easy meals. You can also prepare the individual spices ahead of time by toasting and grinding them, then storing them separately until you're ready to make the Five Spice Powder. This can be helpful if you have a large quantity of a particular spice on hand or prefer pre-ground spices.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Five Spice Powder

Amount per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Fat

0.4

Saturated Fat

0.1

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.1

Monounsaturated Fat

0.2

Sodium

Potassium

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

0.04

Protein

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

0.3

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.

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