Spices
Five Spice Powder
五香粉
China
A ground blend built on star anise, fennel, cassia, clove and Sichuan pepper, used in braises, cures and roast meats.
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What it is
A closer look at Five Spice Powder.
A ground blend built on star anise, fennel, cassia, clove and Sichuan pepper, used in braises, cures and roast meats.
What to look for
Know it when you find it.
Star anise should dominate the smell. Freshly ground blends are brown and fragrant; grey, dusty jars have been on the shelf too long.
Where it belongs
Origins and
traditions.
Food rarely respects a border. These are the places the dataset connects most strongly to Five Spice Powder.
China
Country-wide tradition
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