Chinese Five Spice Powder-Martha Stewart Livi
chinese, herb, soups
2 tablespoon whole star anise (about 10)
1 tablespoon szcchuan peppercorns
1 stick cinnamon
2 tablespoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1. Place all ingredients in a saute pan over medium heat and dry-roast, shaking pan often, until they give off an aroma, about 5 minutes.
2. Transfer to a mortar or a clean coffee grinder and grind to a powder. Store in an airtight container.
Martha Stewart Living/Feb. & March/94 Scanned & fixed by Di and Gary
Yield: 1 /4 cup