Five-spice mix
An ancient spice mix used in Chinese cooking that combines sweet cinnamon and cloves, fennel seeds and star anise, and tongue-tingling Sichuan pepper
- Takes 5 mins
- Makes 1 small jar
- Easy
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp cinnamon or 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tbsp fennel seed
- 6 star anise
- 2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tsp whole clove
Method
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Toast the whole spices in a small pan until they
are aromatic and have turned a shade or
two darker. Don’t be tempted to skip this
stage, as it really enhances the flavours.
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Tip into a spice grinder (or use a pestle
and mortar), then add the ready-ground
spices and dried herbs if required, and
crush to a fine powder. Store in a sealed
jar for up to six months.
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