Chinese-Style Five Spice Rub

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This simple mixture of five spices commonly used in Chinese cooking works great as a rub or in a marinade. The ingredients may be a little more difficult to obtain, but the effort is well worth the result. This is probably one of the easiest recipes to assemble. I hope you enjoy.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
1 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • ¼ cup whole star anise pods

  • 5 tablespoons whole cloves

  • 5 tablespoons Szechuan peppercorns

  • 5 tablespoons fennel seed

  • ¼ cup ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Grind the anise pods, cloves, peppercorns, fennel, and cinnamon in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle to a fine powder. Store in a sealed container in a cool dark place until needed.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

16 Calories
0g Fat
4g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 16
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 46mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.