Five Spice, Organic

A Classic Spice in Asian Cuisine

Five Spice is a classic and widely popular spice blend in Asian cooking. It brings together the five essential flavors of Chinese cuisine: sweet, sour, bitter, pungent, and salty.

At the heart of Five Spice is a harmonious blend of fennel seeds and anise, creating a deep and distinctive taste experience. This base is further refined with cloves, true cinnamon, and coriander, adding complexity and richness to the blend. Its subtle anise flavor makes it a favorite among both children and adults.

How to use Five Spice

Mix the spice blend with a little oil and brush it directly onto meat before frying or grilling. For the most intense flavor, let the meat marinate in the blend for a few hours before cooking.

Five Spice works beautifully as a rub but is also great in marinades (see below). It pairs well with poultry such as chicken, turkey, and especially duck, as well as pork, including roasts, tenderloin, ribs, and chops. You can also use the blend or marinade on roasted or baked root vegetables and other greens.

Make Your own Five Spice marinade

Ingredients:
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (or 2 tsp garlic powder)
• 1 tsp Chinese Five Spice
• 1 tsp chili flakes

Mix all ingredients together.

Five Spice in sweet treats

This blend isn't just for savory dishes - try it in baked goods! Five Spice adds a sophisticated twist to classic holiday cookies and confectionery. Search for Five Spice Cookies online for plenty of inspiration, or try our very own cookie recipe below.

Recipes with Five Spice

Duck Breast with Five Spice

Five Spice Cookies

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Get inspired by more recipes here.

Product information

Organic Spice Blend
Ingredients: Fennel seeds *, Sri Lanka cinnamon *, star anise *, Allspice *, ginger *, cloves *.
* = Organic
Net Weight: 50 g
Storage: In a dark, dry and airtight space
DK-ØKO-100 EU / Non-EU Agriculture