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Chinese five spice powder
A ground blend of five aromatic spices: star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and fennel seed.
Origin
A classic Chinese spice mix, blended in the jar or ground at home from whole spices.
Flavour
Sweet, liquorice-like, and numbing at the edges.
How to use it
A pinch in a marinade or a braise is enough. It dominates if you are heavy-handed.
Storage
Airtight and dark.
Recipes using it
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