Chinese 5 Spice Powder

By á-25087

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons of Szechuan peppercorns
• 8 star anise
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground fennel seeds

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a dry skillet, roast Szechuan peppercorns by shaking the pan over low to medium heat until the aroma of the peppercorns is released (about three minutes).
2.Grind the roasted peppercorns and star anise in a blender or pepper mill.
3.Strain the blended seasonings.
4.Mix in ground cloves, cinnamon, and fennel seeds.
5.Grind the seasonings until very fine.
6.Store in an airtight container.