What Is Chinese Spices Mix?

Chinese Spices Mix is one of those magical spice blends that brings food to life with its complementary and contrasting flavors.  It’s made up of five spices:  Star anise, fennel, szechuan peppercorns, cinnamon and cloves. The number five also refers to the five flavor groups, namely sweet, bitter, salty, sour and umami/pungent. The thought is that by achieving balance among these flavors wondrous things can happen.

Culinary Use

Chinese Spice Mix is used sparingly as a spice or a meat rub, as it can be quite strong. This fragrant mixture is delicious in any stir-fry recipe. Also, try mixing a teaspoon with some oil and vinegar and use it to baste steak or pork while it’s on the grill. Occasionally you will also see five-spice powder added to a sauce. Five-spice powder goes very nicely with tofu and it’s one of the secret ingredients in pressed seasoned bean curd.

Health Benefits

•   Reduce oxidative stress
•    Manage Blood Sugar Level
•    Fights bacteria and viruses
•    Help in digestion

Nutrition Value

A teaspoon of Chinese Spice Mix weighing 2.3 g contains:

• Calories: 6.5
• Total Fat: 0.2g
• Sodium: 1.8mg
• Carbohydrates: 1.4g
• Protein: 0.2g

Forms Available

• Powder