Best 6 Chinese Five Spice Made Easy Recipes

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**Experience the symphony of flavors in Chinese Five-Spice: A culinary journey to tantalize your taste buds.**

Embark on a culinary adventure with Chinese Five-Spice, a captivating blend that has tantalized taste buds for centuries. Originating from the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, this harmonious combination of five aromatic spices - star anise, cloves, cinnamon, fennel seeds, and Sichuan peppercorns - has become an indispensable element in Chinese cuisine. Its alluring aroma and complex flavor profile add a touch of magic to a wide range of dishes, from savory meats and poultry to rich stews, aromatic soups, and even sweet treats. Join us as we explore the enchanting world of Chinese Five-Spice through a collection of carefully curated recipes that showcase its versatility and transformative power. Discover how this culinary treasure can elevate ordinary ingredients into extraordinary culinary creations, leaving your palate begging for more.

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CHINESE FIVE SPICE POWDER RECIPE



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Here's a simple authentic recipe for Chinese Five Spice powder that can be made in 5 minutes flat. Fragrant and flavorful.

Provided by Sylvia Fountaine

Categories     Spice blend

Time 7m

Yield ¼ cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 whole star anise pods
1 ½ teaspoon whole cloves (or 1 1/4 teaspoon ground)
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches long ) or two tablespoons ground
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns ( or sub 3 teaspoons regular peppercorns)

Steps:

  • Toast any dry whole spices in a dry skillet, until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
  • Place all ingredients in a spice grinder (or coffee grinder) and grind until smooth.
  • Smell the goodness.
  • Store in a sealed, airtight spice jar -and for best flavor use within 6 months.
  • Makes ¼ cup.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 teaspoons, Calories 14 calories, Sugar 0 g, Sodium 2.4 mg, Fat 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

CHINESE FIVE SPICE RECIPE



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This Chinese five spice recipe is pungent and vibrant, essential for many classic Chinese dishes and perfect for spicy food lovers seeking bold flavors. Learn how to make it and how to use it.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Main Course     Seasonings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6-10 star anise (or use 2 tablespoons star anise powder)
1 tablespoon fennel seeds (or use 1 teaspoon ground fennel)
1-2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns (or use 1 teaspoon ground Szechuan pepper - use white peppercorns for milder flavor)
1 6- inch stick Chinese cinnamon (you can sub for other cinnamon - or use 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
10 whole cloves (or use 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves)

Steps:

  • Heat a large pan to medium-high heat. Add the whole seasonings and lightly toast them over dry heat, 1-2 minutes. Stir part way through. Be sure to not let the spices burn.
  • Remove from heat and transfer toasted spices to a spice grinder. Grind until well blended. You can also use a mortar and pestle to pulverize the ingredients by hand.
  • Use as desired. Store in a sealed container in a cool, dark place.
  • Mix the ingredients together until well combined. Use as desired. Store in a sealed container in a cool, dark place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHINESE FIVE SPICE



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I regularly mix up my own spice blends. I have recipes of Indian and Mexican spice blends, too. But my favorite is this Chinese five spice version with its strong anise flavor. It's so convenient to make this mix from pantry staples I have on hand. -Lydia Scott, Englehart, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 1/2 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons aniseed
2 tablespoons fennel seed
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons whole cloves
2 tablespoons whole peppercorns

Steps:

  • In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine all ingredients (in batches if necessary); grind until mixture becomes a fine powder. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHINESE FIVE SPICE (MADE EASY)



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Make and share this Chinese Five Spice (Made Easy) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Chinese

Time 5m

Yield 5 tablespoons spice

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon clove
1 tablespoon fennel
1 tablespoon star anise
1 tablespoon szechuan peppercorn

Steps:

  • NOTE: SOME FIVE-SPICE RECIPES WILL HAVE YOU TOAST THE WHOLE FENNEL AND STAR ANISE FIRST. YOU MAY DO THIS, BUT I GENERALLY PREFER NOT TO FOR A CLEAN, FRESH FLAVOR. HOWEVER, IF USING THE SPICE SPECIFICALLY FOR BARBECUED MEATS OR PHO SOUP, I RECOMMEND LIGHTLY TOASTING THEM FIRST IN A DRY SKILLET OVER MEDIUM HEAT FOR A SMOKY FLAVOR BEFORE THE FINAL GRINDING. YOU MAY SUBSTITUTE THE SZECHUAN PEPPERCORN WITH WHITE PEPPER, WHICH IS A POPULAR BLEND FOR USE IN CHINESE COOKERY. KEEP IN MIND -- "A LITTLE BIT OF FIVE SPICE POWDER GOES A LONG WAY". WHEN SEASONING FOODS, START WITH A SMALL AMOUNT, THEN ADJUST ACCORDINGLY.
  • MEASURE all ingredients into a clean spice mill or coffee grinder, whether whole or ground, using pre-ground cinnamon as the only exception: 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon cloves, 1 tablespoon fennel, 1 tablespoon star anise, 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorn.
  • GRIND mixture in a clean spice mill or coffee grinder in 15-30 second increments, until mixture is finely powderized.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Use measure-for-measure in any recipe calling for Chinese Five Spice powder.

FIVE-SPICE MIX



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An ancient spice mix used in Chinese cooking that combines sweet cinnamon and cloves, fennel seeds and star anise, and tongue-tingling Sichuan pepper

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Condiment, Dinner

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1 small jar

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tbsp cinnamon or 2 cinnamon sticks
1 tbsp fennel seed
6 star anise
2 tsp Sichuan peppercorn
1 tsp whole clove

Steps:

  • Toast the whole spices in a small pan until they are aromatic and have turned a shade or two darker. Don't be tempted to skip this stage, as it really enhances the flavours.
  • Tip into a spice grinder (or use a pestle and mortar), then add the ready-ground spices and dried herbs if required, and crush to a fine powder. Store in a sealed jar for up to six months.

FIVE SPICE



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At once musky and sweet, with a pronounced kick, five spice is traditionally made from equal parts cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds, star anise and peppercorns (usually Sichuan or white). This one, adapted from Kian Lam Kho, the author of "Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees: Essential Techniques of Authentic Chinese Cooking" (Clarkson Potter, 2015), includes Sichuan peppercorns to give the mix a characteristically numbing, tingly sensation on the tongue known as mala. Once the spices are toasted and mixed, the blend can be used both whole (simmered into stews, braises and soups) and ground (added to sauces, roasted meats and vegetables). Or, stir some salt into the ground blend and use it as a piquant table condiment: It's wonderful sprinkled on everything from barbecued meats to scrambled eggs.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     condiments

Time 5m

Yield 1/4 cup ground spice blend

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (2-inch/5-gram) piece cassia bark or cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons/5 grams fennel seeds
5 whole star anise pods (5 grams)
3 1/2 teaspoons/5 grams Sichuan peppercorns
2 teaspoons/5 grams whole cloves

Steps:

  • Place a small skillet over medium heat. Add spices and toast, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Pour into a small bowl and set aside to cool. If using the whole spices for a braise, they are ready to go.
  • To make the spices into a powder, use a spice grinder, clean coffee grinder, or mortar and pestle to grind the spices until fine. If you like, you can strain the mix through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any coarse bits, but this is optional. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality spices for the best flavor. Freshly ground spices are ideal, but pre-ground spices can also be used.
  • Toast the spices before using them to enhance their flavor. This can be done in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or in a toaster oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-10 minutes.
  • Store the Chinese five-spice powder in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. It will keep for up to six months.
  • Use Chinese five-spice powder to flavor a variety of dishes, including stir-fries, soups, stews, and marinades. It can also be used to add flavor to rice, noodles, and vegetables.
  • Experiment with different proportions of spices to create your own unique blend of Chinese five-spice powder.

Conclusion:

Chinese five-spice powder is a versatile and flavorful spice blend that can be used to add depth and complexity to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make at home and can be stored for up to six months. With its warm, slightly sweet, and slightly smoky flavor, Chinese five-spice powder is a great way to add Asian flavor to your cooking.

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