5 Spice Powder
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Serves:
Many
Cook In:
5 mins
Prep In:
0 mins
Method:
Stove Top
Introduction
5 Spice Powder
By: Sous Chef Myka
Summer might be on the brain, but fall is right around the corner. And there’s no better way to prepare than with this 5 Spice Powder, which is made with star anise, cinnamon, and Szechuan peppercorns. It’s fragrant, warming, and versatile.
- 6 whole star anise pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tbs fennel seeds
- 1 ½ tsp whole cloves
- 3 tsp whole Szechuan peppercorns
5 Spice Powder
Hi Chefs, Myka here 👋
Isn’t it great when you can tell that fall is right around the corner? With the season of pumpkin-flavored treats, crisp apples, and dishes featuring root vegetables here, it’s the perfect time to whip up this 5 Spice Powder. Excellent for recipes like our 5 Spice Mini Apple Pies, this spice blend will give dishes the perfect “fall flavor” you’re looking for.
This recipe is a simple one: first, add your whole star anise pods, cinnamon stick, fennel seeds, whole cloves, and whole Szechuan peppercorns to a dry skillet. Heat over medium until fragrant, taking care not to burn the spices (or else you’ll end up with a bitter flavor).
Then, simply grind to a fine powder, using a blender, spice grinder, or mortar and pestle. Store in an airtight container, and enjoy.
Happy cooking!
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
In a dry skillet, add 6 whole star anise pods, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds, 1 ½ teaspoons of whole cloves and 3 teaspoons of whole Szechuan peppercorns.
Step 2
Heat over medium heat until fragrant, being careful not to burn the spices as they will turn bitter.
Step 3
Transfer the whole spices to a spice grinder, blender or mortar and pestle and process until a fine powder forms.
Step 17
Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
