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Chinese Five Spice Substitute Blend

This Chinese five-spice substitute blend adds a warm, earthy, and slightly sweet flavor to Asian recipes. For a more flavorful and affordable option, make your own 5 spice blend at home!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Seasoning Blends
Cuisine: Asian, Asian American
Servings: 12 tablespoons
Calories: 18kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon Cinnamon ground
  • 4 tablespoon Fennel ground
  • 2 tablespoon Star Anise ground
  • 1 tablespoon Cloves ground
  • 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorn ground
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Instructions

  • If you're using whole spices, grind them up fine first. Then, measure out the quantities in the recipe.
    4 tablespoon Cinnamon, 4 tablespoon Fennel, 2 tablespoon Star Anise, 1 tablespoon Cloves, 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorn
  • Mix all the spice until evenly blended, making sure any lumps are broken up.
  • Transfer the 5 spice substitute to spice jars, mason jar, or even rubber sealed bail jars. Store in a cool, dark pantry location.

Notes

  • You can use this spice blend in a variety of dishes, from stir-fries to marinades to desserts.
  • To make a larger batch of five-spice powder, simply double or triple the recipe.
  • You can use this spice blend in sweet dishes also. It would be great in cookies, cakes, and pies.

Nutrition

Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg