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Five-Spice Powder

Name: Five-Spice Powder
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 2½ (4"-long) cassia or cinnamon sticks; 20 whole star anise; 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. whole cloves; 20 slices dried sand ginger (optional); 2 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. Sichuan peppercorns; 2½ tsp. sliced dried licorice root or fennel seeds; 1 tsp. black peppercorns; 1 tsp. white peppercorns (optional); A spice mill or coffee grinder

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Toast cassia, star anise, cloves, sand ginger (if using), Sichuan peppercorns, licorice root, black peppercorns, and white peppercorns (if using) in a small skillet over medium, tossing once, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Let cool; grind to a powder in spice mill or coffee grinder.
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Do Ahead: Five-Spice Powder can be made 1 month ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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