Aromatic Chinese Aromatic Chinese Five Spice Powder Recipe
Five minutes from start to finish is all it takes to make authentic Chinese Five Spice!
Are you wondering about the origin of chinese five spice? Well, Fire, water, wood, earth, and metal are the five elements of Chinese Five Spice.
The five elements are manifested in different parts of the body in traditional Chinese medicine, and when there is an imbalance in these elements, illness can occur.
Herbs and spices have been used for thousands of years to restore balance to the body, which is why Chinese five-spice powder is so popular.
What Spices Are Used In Chinese Five Spice?
Depending on personal preference, spices vary greatly in ingredients and amounts from region to region and household to household. You can buy these here from Amazon.in by clicking on the links below.
How To Make Chinese Five Spice?
Grind all the above aromatic spices in a spice grinder or coffee grinder until smooth.
It is not necessary to toast the spices if you’re in a hurry, but toasting will elevate the flavor! All you need to do is place it in an airtight spice jar. Easy as pie!
Take a moment to enjoy the incredible aroma.
Spices should be stored in an airtight jar for up to 6 months to preserve their flavor.
This is so much easier and better than store-bought!
Use this authentic chinese five spice in making your Chinese Five Spice Cocktail too!
Chinese Five Spice Powder Recipe
Here’s a simple Fragrant and flavorful authentic recipe of Chinese Five Spice powder that can be made in 5 minutes flat. You can buy these here from Amazon.com by clicking on the links below.
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Minutes
Total Time: 7 Minutes
Serving Size: 2 Teaspoons
Calories: 14
Author: Ranjeeta Nath Ghai
Ingredients
- 6 whole star anise pods
- 1 1/2 tsp whole cloves (or 1 1/4 tsp ground)
- 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches long ) or two tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp fennel seeds
- 2 tsp Szechuan peppercorns ( or sub 3 teaspoons regular peppercorns)
Instructions
- Dry whole spices can be toasted in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Using a spice grinder, grind all ingredients until smooth.
- Take a deep breath and smell the goodness.
- For the best flavor, store in an airtight spice jar and use within six months.
- This recipe makes ¼ cup of Chinese Five Spice Powder.
Recipe Notes
In order to create a more fragrant, intense flavor, lightly toast the seeds/pods in a dry skillet.
You could substitute 1 tablespoon anise seeds in a pinch, but the flavor won’t be as strong.
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