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Glass jar of golden-brown spice blend surrounded by bowls of ground spices, whole Sichuan pepper husks and dried orange peel on a wooden bench.
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The Great Spice of China – Chinese-Inspired Spice Blend

A sugar-free Chinese-inspired spice blend for chicken, pork and veg. No cooking, Low Spoons.
Servings 12
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Equipment

  • Spice blender (optional if everything is ground)
  • Small bowl
  • Teaspoon
  • Airtight glass jar with lid

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ground Sichuan pepper or black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground fennel
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp dried orange peel ground fine

Instructions

Make the blend

  • Tip the Sichuan pepper, cumin, fennel, ginger, five spice, coriander and orange peel into a spice blender. If everything is already ground, use a small bowl instead.
  • Grind for 20 seconds until the powder looks even and fine, with no whole husks or flecks of peel left. If you're using a bowl, stir until the colour is even.
  • Spoon the blend into an airtight jar and screw the lid on.

Dry your own orange peel (optional)

  • Finely grate the zest of 1 orange onto a lined baking tray.
  • Dry it in a 100°C oven for 2 hours, until completely dry.
  • Let it cool, then grind it with the other spices.

Notes

  • No Sichuan pepper? Use black pepper. There's less punch and no tingle, but it still tastes good.
  • Store in an airtight jar in a cool, dark cupboard. Best flavour for about 3 months.
Calories: 27kcal
Course: Sauces & Seasonings
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Keyword: Chinese spice blend, homemade Chinese seasoning, sugar-free spice blend
Spoon Rating: Low Spoons
Diet: Keto, Low Carb

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g