Chinese five spice powder is a blend of five spices (of course) and often salt. It\u2019s great for seasoning fatty cuts of meat like pork or duck but it\u2019s also delicious on seafood. You\u2019ll always find some in my pantry and I love using it on all sorts of dishes! \u00a0I make a large batch <\/a>so I always have some on hand.<\/p>\n Some say this Chinese cuisine spice mix originated from the traditional elements: fire, water, air, earth, and space. While there may be some truth to that this spice does encompass all of the flavors. You\u2019ll taste notes of sour, salty, sweet, and bitter in this classic recipe.<\/p>\n The core spices usually used are star anise<\/a>, Sichuan peppercorns (or black pepper<\/a>), fennel<\/a>, and cassia or Chinese cinnamon<\/a>. Other spices like sand ginger, cloves<\/a>, turmeric<\/a>, licorice, fennel seeds, or citrus peel are added too. It\u2019s similar to garam masala<\/a> with its warming spices.<\/p>\n Traditionally Asian cultures use Sichuan peppercorns (also known as Szechuan pepper). Originating from the Sichuan Province in China, Sichuan pepper is known for its spicy and pungent flavor profile. More modern recipes often call for black peppercorns or white pepper which are easier to find at the local grocery store.<\/p>\n Maybe I\u2019ve convinced you that Chinese Five Spice packs a flavorful punch, but how do you use it?<\/p>\n I often use this spice in stir fry and roasted meats or vegetables. It\u2019s especially good mixed into a blend of fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and honey. (Not sure if this is a traditional use, but it is delicious).<\/p>\n You can use it as a spice rub for grilled meats like beef, chicken, or pork belly. Add it to a marinade or mix it in with grain-free breading<\/a>. And of course, it works well in Chinese recipes like Asian-style BBQ pork or Peking duck. You don\u2019t have to relegate this condiment to Chinese food though.<\/p>\n Some other great ways to use this spice blend:<\/p>\n If Five Spice\u00a0isn\u2019t your type of seasoning, check out my other spice blend recipes<\/a> for one you\u2019ll like! <\/p>\n \tChinese 5 Spice Powder<\/h2>\n
How To Use Five Spice Powder<\/h3>\n
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Chinese Five Spice Seasoning<\/h2>\n