Five Spice Powder
Fennel seed, and the similarly-flavored star anise both play a prominent role in Chinese Five Spice Powder. Add five spice to beef or poultry rub for an Asian flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
- 3 star anise pods
- 2 teaspoons fennel seed
- 6 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Toast all spices in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- Spread spices out onto foil or parchment to cool. Don’t leave them in the pan, because they will continue to cook and burn.
- Once cool, grind spices in a spice grinder or bladed coffee grinder until it is as fine as you can get it.
- Store covered in a cool, dark cabinet. Exposure to light will decrease the shelf life.