Five spices, one jar: our Organic Chinese 5 Spice Mix blends organic fennel seed, cassia, black pepper, star anise and cloves, covering the sweet, sour, salty, spicy and umami notes that Chinese cooking balances. The cassia gives it a bolder, hotter cinnamon character than the milder Ceylon sort, and the star anise is what makes the blend read as liquorice-sweet. Use Chinese 5 spice in stir-fries and braises, in marinades and rubs for meat, poultry and tofu, or in soups, stews and broths.
Key points:
- Works beyond Chinese cooking, in Vietnamese soups, Japanese ramen and Moroccan tagines
- Try a hint in gingerbread biscuits, cakes or fruit compotes, or sprinkled over popcorn, roasted nuts and homemade crackers
- Certified organic by the Soil Association; packed in Sussex
- Available in several pack sizes. Store sealed, cool and dark
