Chinese 5 Spice

This blend makes a wonderful marinade.  The Chinese believe that it is important to incorporate the principal of the yin and the yan into their meals, thus the heating or warmth of a dish should be counter balanced by an equally cooling dish.  When you try this seasoning you will be surprised at how well the flavors - sweet, warm, cool and spicy blend into a full bodied overture.  This is a surprisingly versatile mixture suited to rice, vegetables, pork and virtually any type of stir fry.

Ingredients: Cinnamon, star anise, fennel seed, cloves & black pepper.

For a Marinade:  Mix 3 teaspoons of Chinese Five Spice Powder with 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1-2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, dash of Tabasco and whatever else you want to experiment with.

My Store mixes and blends are in-house recipes adapted from old-fashioned, made-from-scratch cooking, but designed for today's busy cook that are fast and easy to prepare. Many of our recipes have been handed down from my mother and grandmother!  You won't find these mixes at your local grocery store! We are confident you won't be disappointed with our products.