Popular Uses for Chinese 5 Spice
Stir-fries & savory dishes
- Stir-fries: Add Chinese 5 Spice to stir-fried vegetables, meats, or tofu to create a bold, aromatic dish with a balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.
- Sauces: Mix into hoisin sauce, barbecue sauce, or soy-based glazes to enhance their depth with warm, fragrant spices.
Meat seasoning & marinades
- Marinades: Blend into marinades for chicken, pork, or beef to infuse the meat with a rich, aromatic profile before grilling or roasting.
- Roasted meats: Use as a dry rub for roasted duck, pork belly, or rotisserie chicken to achieve a flavorful, crispy skin and tender meat.
Baking & sweet applications
- Baked goods: Add to cookies, cakes, and muffins for a warm, spiced twist on traditional recipes.
- Spiced desserts: Sprinkle into fruit crumbles, homemade granola, or rice pudding for a unique fusion of sweet and aromatic flavors.
Broths, soups & rice dishes
- Flavorful broths: Stir into soup bases like hot and sour soup or pho to create a deeper, well-balanced broth.
- Rice & grain dishes: Mix into rice pilafs, fried rice, or quinoa dishes to infuse them with subtle sweetness and warmth.
What is Chinese 5 Spice? The Spruce Eats
Chinese 5 Spice Chicken recipe, Don’t Waste The Crumbs
Ingredients: Cinnamon, cloves, fennel, star anise, Szechuan pepper
Larger quantities available. Please Contact us for pricing.
