Five-Spice Powder

This recipe is posted in response to a request. When you can't find this spice in your local market spice aisle, you can make your own!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1/4 cup of spice powder

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons cinnamon
• 6  star anise or 2  teaspoons anise seeds
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons szechuan peppercorns or 1 1⁄2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in blender or coffee grinder.
2. Blend until finely ground.
3. Store in airtight container.
4. Keeps up to 2 months.
5. Note: You could"roast" the whole spices a bit for a more intense flavor in a dry frying pan-- Watch closely to prevent spices from burning.