Flavor Profile
Sweet-spiced from cinnamon and star anise, followed by fennel licorice notes with clove, ginger, and pepper.
How To Use
Rub onto duck or pork before roasting so the spices toast and deepen. Add small amounts to stir-fries, soups, and marinades, or mix into cake, muffin, or cookie batter for warm spice flavor.
FAQ
What is Chinese five spice made of?
Chinese five spice typically includes cinnamon, star anise, fennel, cloves, and ginger or pepper. This blend uses cinnamon, star anise, fennel seed, cloves, ginger, and black pepper.
What does Chinese five spice taste like?
It tastes sweet-spiced and aromatic, with strong cinnamon and licorice notes balanced by warm clove and ginger and a peppery finish.
Can you use Chinese five spice in baking?
Yes. It adds warm spice flavor to cakes, cookies, muffins, and quick breads. Use it sparingly, as the anise notes are strong.
Chinese five spice typically includes cinnamon, star anise, fennel, cloves, and ginger or pepper. This blend uses cinnamon, star anise, fennel seed, cloves, ginger, and black pepper.
What does Chinese five spice taste like?
It tastes sweet-spiced and aromatic, with strong cinnamon and licorice notes balanced by warm clove and ginger and a peppery finish.
Can you use Chinese five spice in baking?
Yes. It adds warm spice flavor to cakes, cookies, muffins, and quick breads. Use it sparingly, as the anise notes are strong.