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Five-Spice Powder Recipe - The Washington Post

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This aromatic blend, often referred to as Chinese five-spice, can be used in savory as well as sweet applications. Try it rubbed on grilled meat or in your favorite spice cake.

For more spice blend recipes and ideas for how to use them, see this story over on Voraciously.

The spice blend can be stored at room temperature for up to 24 months.

Adapted from thewoksoflife.com.

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Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 24 (makes about 1/4 cup)

Directions

  • Step 1

    Toast the cinnamon, fennel seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, cloves and star anise in a small, dry skillet over low heat until fragrant. Let cool.

  • Step 2

    Transfer to a blender or spice grinder, and grind all the spices into a fine powder. Store in a sealed container away from heat or light.

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per 1/2-teaspoon serving

    • Calories

      2

    • Sodium

      1 mg

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    Adapted from thewoksoflife.com.

    Tested by Becky Krystal.

    Published August 9, 2020

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