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Chinese Five Spice Powder Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Cuisine Chinese
Calories 14 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Star Anise (chakra phool)
  • 1½ tsp Whole Cloves
  • 2 tsp BlackPepper Corns
  • 2-3 pieces Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 tbsp Fennel Seeds

Instructions
 

  • Toast any dry whole spices in a dry skillet, until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
  • Place all ingredients in a spice grinder (or coffee grinder) and grind until smooth.
  • Smell the goodness.
  • Store in a sealed, airtight spice jar & for best flavor use within 6 months.
  • Makes ¼ cup.

Notes:

  • Lightly toasting the whole seeds/pods in a dry skillet will create a more fragrant, intense flavor.
  • In a pinch you could sub 1 tablespoon anise seeds, but it won’t be quite the same flavor.