Homemade Chinese Five Spice
Whether you are making a recipe that includes 5 spice and realize you don't have it, or you are just trying to reduce the number of spice mixes you buy, making this homemade Chinese five spice recipe is as simple as can be. It will help you to add big flavor to all kinds of recipes and making it takes just a few seconds.
Servings: 6 Tablespoons
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons ground fennel
- 1 Tablespoon ground anise
- 1½ teaspoons ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground Szechuan peppercorns
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until fully combined.
- Store in a sealed container in a cool dark place for up to several months.
Notes
You can swap out the Szechuan peppercorns for normal black peppercorns, but you’re really missing out on that authentic flavor if you do.
You can find these herbs and spices in their whole form, roast them, and then grind them in a food processor if you would like to really get authentic with it. This recipe tastes amazing, but there’s no denying the richer flavor from making this mixture from whole spices.
If you use fresh spices, this mix will last for several months in a cabinet or the pantry. Check it for freshness if it has been more than 3-4 months.
You can find these herbs and spices in their whole form, roast them, and then grind them in a food processor if you would like to really get authentic with it. This recipe tastes amazing, but there’s no denying the richer flavor from making this mixture from whole spices.
If you use fresh spices, this mix will last for several months in a cabinet or the pantry. Check it for freshness if it has been more than 3-4 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Please consider rating it and saving on Pinterest for later!