Five-Spice Powder

Ingredients

• •2½ pieces cassia or cinnamon sticks
• •20 whole star anise
• •4 tsp whole cloves
• •20 slices dried sand ginger
• •7½ tsp Sichuan peppercorns
• •2½ tsp dried licorice root or fennel seeds
• •1 tsp black peppercorns
• •1 tsp white peppercorns
• •1 piece spice mill or coffee grinder

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   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.

   5 min

2. 2.

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