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Homemade Five Spice Powder
Chef's Menu Description
A delicious and authentic sichuan and regional recipe for Homemade Five Spice Powder, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 1 teaspoon fennel seed
- • 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- • 1 inch (2 cm) cinnamon stick (, broke apart)
- • 1 teaspoon cloves
- • 1 star anise (, broke apart into petals)
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Add all the spices into a small pan. Roast over medium heat until fragrance is released. You should hear faint sizzling noises if you hold the pan close to your ear.
2
Phase 2
Transfer the spices into a small bowl to cool.
3
Phase 3
Once cooled down completely, transfer to a coffee grinder or use a mortar and pestle. Ground until it turns to fine powder. Transfer to an airtight jar and store in cool, dark place out of direct sunlight.