Five Spice Powder
Number of people this recipe serves: 0
Type of recipe:
- Other (key:
Other)
- 2 tsp Sichuan Peppercorns (alternative: Black Peppercorns)
- 5-6 Staranise (whole)
- 0.5 tsp cloves (ground)
- 1 tbsp Chinese Cinnamon (Cassia) (ground) (alternative: Cinnamon)
- 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds (ground)
- In a dry skillet or wok, roast the peppercorns over low to medium heat, until the aroma of the peppercorns is released. This will take about 3 minutes.
- Grind the toasted peppercorns and star anise using the mortal and pestle.
- (optional) Pass the blended mixture you just ground through a fine mesh strainer, for a more even consistency
- Mix in the ground cloves, cinnamon and fennel seeds.
- Place mixture back in mortar and peslte and grind until very fine.
- Store in airtight container, and keep in a dark cool space.
- Mortar & Pestle
- (optional) Fine mesh strainer