Five Spice Powder

Transform your culinary creations with this fragrant and versatile **Five Spice Powder**, a must-have blend for adding authentic Asian flair to your recipes. Made with just five powerful ingredients—**star anise, cloves, fennel seeds, cinnamon, and Sichuan peppercorns**—this homemade spice mix boasts a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and earthy flavors. Toasting the whole spices enhances their natural oils, delivering an irresistibly bold aroma that will elevate stir-fries, marinades, roasted meats, and even baked goods. Ready in just 15 minutes, this DIY spice blend is fresher and more flavorful than store-bought alternatives. Store it in an airtight container, and you'll have a touch of Chinese-inspired magic at your fingertips for months to come.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 whole pods Star anise
• 1 teaspoon Cloves
• 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds
• 1 whole piece Cinnamon stick
• 2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the star anise, cloves, fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, and Sichuan peppercorns to the skillet.

Step 3

Toast the spices for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they release their fragrant aroma. Be careful not to burn them.

Step 4

Remove the skillet from heat and let the spices cool completely for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Break the cinnamon stick into smaller pieces if necessary.

Step 6

Transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.

Step 7

Grind the spices into a fine powder. This may take 1-2 minutes in a spice grinder or longer by hand.

Step 8

Sift the ground spices through a fine mesh sieve to remove any larger pieces. Regrind if necessary.

Step 9

Store the five spice powder in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	18.7 grams (18.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	59

Total Fat 2.30g	3%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.60g	4%
Dietary Fiber 4.80g	17%
Total Sugars 0.00g
Protein 2.30g	5%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 116mg	9%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 194mg	4%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.6%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 58.6%