five spice homemade powder (sallye)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sallye bates
Austin, TX

My version of a spice often used in Asian dishes. It is not always available in supermarkets, and making your own is easy and more economical.

(1 rating)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Blend

Ingredients For five spice homemade powder (sallye)

  • 2 Tbsp
    szechuan or black peppercorns
  • 8
    star anise
  • 2 Tbsp
    fennel seed
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 1 Tbsp
    cinnamon

How To Make five spice homemade powder (sallye)

  • 1
    Preheat heavy dry skillet (I use cast iron) to medium heat. Add peppercorns and shake around or stir with wooden spoon about 2 minutes until aroma is released. Remove peppercorns into a small bowl.
  • 2
    In same skillet add star anise and fennel seed. Shake around or stir with wooden spoon for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat
  • 3
    Place all inredients into spice grinder or blender and grind until a fine powder is formed. Let rest for a minute or two for powder to settle. Pour into airtight container and store in cool dry place. Will keep for several months.
  • 4
    NOTE: IF YOU DON'T HAVE A SPICE GRINDER, I SUGGEST YOU BUY THE STAR ANISE ALREADY GROUND. IT IS VERY HARD TO GRIND IN A BLENDER. Use 1 tablespoon of ground anise as alternate

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