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How To Make Basic Chinese Five Spice Blend

Renee' Groskreutz
Learn more about Chinese Five Spice and make your own easy homemade version with these basic instructions.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 or 2 T ground star anise
  • 1 or 2 T ground cloves
  • 1 or 2 T ground Chinese cinnamon cassia
  • 1 or 2 T ground Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 or 2 T ground fennel seeds

Instructions
 

  • Gather all the spices and measure them out precisely.
  • In a small bowl, combine all of the spices. 
  • Mix the spices thoroughly until they're well combined.
  • Add to a glass spice jar with a tight-fitting lid. Label and date the jar. Keep in a cool, dark pantry away from heat, humidity, and sunlight for the longest shelf life.

Notes

Yield: 5 to 10 Tablespoons
You can use Ceylon cinnamon or household ground cinnamon, but use a bit less. You can also try common black peppercorns instead of Szechuan.
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