Five spice powder
Five Spice Powder
Five spice powder (pronunciation: /faɪv spaɪs paʊdər/) is a spice blend commonly used in Chinese and other Asian cuisines. It is a staple ingredient in many dishes due to its unique flavor profile that encompasses all five flavors of sweet, sour, bitter, pungent, and salty.
Etymology
The term "five spice powder" is a direct translation of the Chinese name 五香粉 (wǔxiāng fěn), which literally means "five fragrance powder". The name reflects the blend's incorporation of five different spices, each representing one of the five traditional Chinese elements.
Composition
Five spice powder typically consists of the following ingredients:
- Star anise (Illicium verum)
- Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)
- Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia)
- Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum simulans)
- Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)
The exact composition may vary depending on regional preferences and individual recipes.
Usage
Five spice powder is used in a variety of dishes, including stir-fries, marinades, and as a seasoning for roasted meats. It is also a key ingredient in Chinese five-spice tofu, Peking duck, and Char siu.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Five spice powder
- Wikipedia's article - Five spice powder
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