Chinese 5 Spice

Homemade Chinese Five-Spice

This version uses a combination of black pepper and coriander as a substitute for Sichuan peppercorns.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Star anise, ground
• 1 tbsp Fennel seeds, ground
• 1 tbsp Cinnamon, ground
• 1 tsp Cloves, ground
• 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
• 1 tsp Coriander, ground

Instructions

1. Grind: Use a mortar and pestle to pulverize into a fine powder.
2. Sieve: Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove woody fragments.
3. Store: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.