Chinese 5-Spice Blend

Makes ¼ cup     5 minutes

You’ll feel adventurous when you mix a little Star Anise into your barbecue. Star Anise is actually the fruit of a small evergreen tree and it adds that very distinct licorice taste to chai teas, pumpkin spice flavors as well as this Chinese five spice blend.

2 tablespoons ground star anise

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

2½ teaspoons ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. In a small bowl, whisk together star anise, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, and pepper until well-combined.
2. Use this potent spice sparingly to give meat and vegetable dishes an Asian twist.
3. Store in an air-tight container for up to a month.