Five-Spice Powder

bon appétit asian cinnamon spice chinese anise pepper clove condiment

Lisa Cheng Smith

Makes about 1/2 cup

Source

Ingredients

2½ (4"-long) cassia or cinnamon sticks

20 whole star anise

1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. whole cloves

20 slices dried sand ginger (optional)

2 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. Sichuan peppercorns

2½ tsp. sliced dried licorice root or fennel seeds

1 tsp. black peppercorns

1 tsp. white peppercorns (optional)

A spice mill or coffee grinder

Method

Toast cassia, star anise, cloves, sand ginger (if using), Sichuan peppercorns, licorice root, black peppercorns, and white peppercorns (if using) in a small skillet over medium, tossing once, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Let cool; grind to a powder in spice mill or coffee grinder.

Do Ahead: Five-Spice Powder can be made 1 month ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.