Substitute for Chinese Five-Spice

Blend of star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, fennel.

  1. 1
    Allspice + cinnamon + black pepper1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp = 1 tsp five-spice
    Best

    Lacks anise; closest pantry swap.

    stir-fries, marinades
  2. 2
    Pumpkin pie spice + pinch fennel1 tsp + 1/8 tsp

    Closer to the warm-sweet profile.

    glazes, baking

Recipes that use chinese five-spice

Spiced Party Snack Mix

Spiced Party Snack Mix

12 min 300°F 180 cal

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