Chinese Five Spice

Name: Chinese Five Spice
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: Makes approx. 4 tablespoons
Cuisine: South Asian
Ingredients: 6 whole star anise pods; 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves (or 1 1/4 teaspoons ground); 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches long) or 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons fennel seeds; 3 teaspoons regular peppercorn

A classic aromatic spice blend combining star anise, cloves, cinnamon, fennel, and peppercorn. Perfect for adding warm, sweet, and savoury depth to your dishes.

Prep: 5 mins🔥Cook: 0 mins🍽️Serves: Makes approx. 4 tablespoons

Ingredients

6 whole star anise pods
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves (or 1 1/4 teaspoons ground)
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches long) or 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
3 teaspoons regular peppercorn

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