Five-spice powder
Spices
Chinesespiceblend
五香粉 wǔ xiāng fěn • Spice mixture of five or more spices; commonly star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and fennel seeds, used predominantly in almost all branches of Chinese cuisine. The five flavours of the spices reflect the five traditional Chinese elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) and flavours (sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and savoury).
- Where to find it
- Chinese and Asian markets
- Substitutes
- It can be done with the five spices that may vary depending on the region; it is enough to maintain the balance that each one contributes.
Available at
Supermercat YangKuang (Barcelona)
DayDay Go - Supermercat Asiàtic (Barcelona)