Five Spice Powder

Transform your culinary creations with this fragrant and versatile **Five Spice Powder**, a must-have blend for adding authentic Asian flair to your recipes. Made with just five powerful ingredients—**star anise, cloves, fennel seeds, cinnamon, and Sichuan peppercorns**—this homemade spice mix boasts a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and earthy flavors. Toasting the whole spices enhances their natural oils, delivering an irresistibly bold aroma that will elevate stir-fries, marinades, roasted meats, and even baked goods. Ready in just 15 minutes, this DIY spice blend is fresher and more flavorful than store-bought alternatives. Store it in an airtight container, and you'll have a touch of Chinese-inspired magic at your fingertips for months to come.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

2 whole pods Star anise
1 teaspoon Cloves
1 tablespoon Fennel seeds
1 whole piece Cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the star anise, cloves, fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, and Sichuan peppercorns to the skillet.

Step 3

Toast the spices for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they release their fragrant aroma. Be careful not to burn them.

Step 4

Remove the skillet from heat and let the spices cool completely for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Break the cinnamon stick into smaller pieces if necessary.

Step 6

Transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.

Step 7

Grind the spices into a fine powder. This may take 1-2 minutes in a spice grinder or longer by hand.

Step 8

Sift the ground spices through a fine mesh sieve to remove any larger pieces. Regrind if necessary.

Step 9

Store the five spice powder in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(18.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	58.9

Total Fat 2.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 0.0g
Protein 2.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 116.2mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 194.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.6%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 58.6%