Chinese five spice is dead easy to make but tastes fantastic. It's easy to make and will really make a difference to your Chinese dishes.
You need:
- 1 stick of cinnamon
- 1 whole star anise
- roughly 10 cloves
- 2 tablespoons of fennel seed
- 2-3 tablespoons of whole black peppercorns
Just grind all these spices in a spice grinder or a blender until they are a fine powder and then transfer the mix in to an airtight jar.
Store in a dark place and use up within a month or two for the best flavour. Add to stir-fried vegetables with noodles or rice for a quick and tasty meal.
