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Asian Five Spice Seasoning Recipe

January 31, 2011 by Katie Wells
Asian 5-Spice Seasoning Mix Recipe

Asian five spice is a blend of five spices (of course) and often salt. It is great for seasoning fatty cuts of meat like pork or duck but is also great on seafood. It is a staple in my kitchen. I make a large batch so I always have some on hand.

The core five spices that are usually used are anise, black pepper, fennel, cinnamon, and cloves, though sometimes turmeric and citrus peel are added too.

I often use this spice in stir frys and roasted meats or vegetables and I especially like it mixed into a blend of fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and honey. (Not sure if this a traditional use, but it is delicious).

Some other great ways to use this spice blend:

  • Sprinkled on sweet potato fries for a delicious variation
  • In chicken soup to change up the flavors
  • On vegetable noodles, sautéed in a pan with coconut oil and tossed with cooked chicken or shrimp for a full meal
  • On roasted chicken – aromatic and flavorful
  • To spice up cashew chicken lettuce wraps
  • On beef and broccoli stir fry

If five spice isn’t your type of seasoning, check out my other 13 homemade herb and spice blend recipes for one you’ll like!

Asian 5-Spice Seasoning Mix Recipe

Asian 5-Spice Seasoning Recipe

Katie Wells
Homemade Asian 5-Spice blend uses anise, black pepper, fennel, cinnamon, and cloves for a delicious and complex flavor to add to many dishes.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Condiment
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 1 cup
Calories 3 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 TBSP anise
  • 1 TBSP black pepper
  • 1 TBSP ground fennel
  • 1  TBSP cinnamon
  • 1  TBSP ground cloves
  • 1 TBSP Himalayan salt (or sea salt)

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients and store in airtight container.

Notes

Great on veggies and in drinks too!

Nutrition

Calories: 3kcalCarbohydrates: 0.6gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSodium: 133mgFiber: 0.3g
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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder and CEO of Wellness Mama and Co-Founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (4 Comments)

  1. Shana

    February 6, 2020 at 2:03 PM

    Do you use ground Anise or Anise seeds in the seasoning mix?

    Reply
    • Katie Wells

      February 22, 2020 at 5:28 PM

      Ground anise

      Reply
  2. Jim

    November 22, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    I am loving your meal plans…they are inspiring me to finally get started with my meal planning! Are all of these recipes on your blog somewhere?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      November 22, 2011 at 10:27 AM

      They are, but I’m also coming out (next week) with a really inexpensive meal planning service if that is helpful!

      Reply

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