Chinese Five Spice

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Medium Jar (Net: 1.75 oz)

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Chinese Five Spice powder is an authentic Chinese spice blend that is believed to be the 1st BBQ rub. Traditionally used to season Peking duck, Chinese five spice combines heating & cooling elements to reflect the yin & yang Chinese philosophy through five different flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty and savory. Chinese five spice seasoning is so versatile, it can be used in meat marinades and BBQs, as well as muffins, cookies and cakes.

Flavor Profile

This salt-free Chinese five seasoning is cinnamony, licoricey, pungent, and sweet-spiced with peppery notes.

How to Use

Add Chinese five spice powder to rice, stir-fries, soups and stews. Use in marinades and BBQ sauces. Flavor baked goods including cakes, muffins and breads.

About This Blend

Our Chinese Five Spice is blended with cinnamon, star anise, cloves, ginger, and black pepper, making a perfectly versatile sweet and spicy mixture for a variety of dishes!

More Information

Chinese five spice pairs well with fatty cuts of meat like duck and pork as well as vegetarian fare like hot fried tofu. It can also be your secret ingredient in baked goods like muffins, breads, spice cakes, and cookies.

Chinese Five Spice Q&A

What is in Chinese five spice?

Chinese five spice usually contains these 5 spices: cinnamon, star anise, fennel seed, cloves and peppercorns. Our version includes these, along with the addition of ginger.

How do you use Chinese five spice?

Use Chinese five spice in BBQ rubs or for savory dishes like pork, chicken, tofu or duck. Chinese five is also good in sweet recipes for baked goods or spice cakes.

What does Chinese five spice taste like?

Chinese five spice tastes sweet-spiced with cinnamon and licorice notes in flavor.

Dietary Information

Salt-Free

MSG-Free

Nut-Free

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Onion-Free

Garlic-Free

Corn-Free

Capsicum-Free

Sweetener-Free

Sugar-Free

Sesame-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Ingredients

Cinnamon, star anise, fennel seed, cloves, ginger, black pepper

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