Chinese Five Spice
List of Ingredients
2 tablespoons peppercorns
2 tablespoons cloves
2 tablespoons fennel seed
2 tablespoons Chinese cinnamon (or other cinnamon)
6 star anise, broken
Recipe
In a blender combine ingredients. Pulverize the mixture and sieve it into a small bowl. Store the spice in an airtight container and use it to season marinades and sauces for Oriental dishes.
Adapted from Gourmet Oct. 1973