How to Make Five Spice Powder

Method2 steps · about 10 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Gather the measured spices, keeping the ground cassia cinnamon and optional sand ginger powder aside. Toast the whole fennel seeds (2 tbsp), Sichuan peppercorns (1 tbsp), cloves (1 tsp) and star anise (4) in a dry pan over low heat until fragrant, watching carefully to avoid scorching. Remove from the heat and let them cool before grinding.

   Uses 2 tbsp fennel seeds · 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns · 1 tsp whole cloves · 4 whole star anise

   
2. 2

   Step 2: Put the cooled toasted whole spices in a blender or spice grinder with the ground cassia cinnamon and optional sand ginger powder (1 tbsp). Grind to a fine powder. Transfer to a dry, sealed container and keep away from heat and light; use within the source’s 24-month flavour guide. This makes about ⅓ cup seasoning.

   Uses Cooled toasted whole spices · 1 tbsp ground Chinese cassia cinnamon · 1 tbsp sand ginger powder, optional