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Chinese Five Spice

I regularly mix up my own spice blends. I have recipes of Indian and Mexican spice blends, too. But my favorite is this Chinese five spice version with its strong anise flavor. It's so convenient to make this mix from pantry staples I have on hand. —Lydia Scott, Englehart, Ontario
Chinese Five Spice
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  • Total Time
    Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Makes
    about 1/2 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons aniseed
  • 2 tablespoons fennel seed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons whole cloves
  • 2 tablespoons whole peppercorns

Directions

  • In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine all ingredients (in batches if necessary); grind until mixture becomes a fine powder. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts
1 teaspoon: 8 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
Originally published as Chinese Five Spice in Light & Tasty April/May 2001
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