Five-spice powder

By | June 23, 2025

  • 2 tbsp cinnamon

    or 2 cinnamon sticks

  • 1 tbsp fennel seed
  • 6 star anise
  • 2 tsp Sichuan peppercorn
  • 1 tsp whole clove

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal0
  • fat0g
  • saturates0g
  • carbs0g
  • sugars0g
  • fibre0g
  • protein0g
  • salt0g

    low

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Method

  • step 1

    Toast the whole spices in a small pan until they are aromatic and have turned a shade or two darker. Don’t be tempted to skip this stage, as it really enhances the flavours.

  • step 2

    Tip into a spice grinder (or use a pestle and mortar), then add the ready-ground spices and dried herbs if required, and crush to a fine powder. Store in a sealed jar for up to six months.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2013

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