five-spice powder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of five-spice powder
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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They are rubbed with a spice mix that includes salt, sugar, black pepper and five-spice powder.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 24, 2021
But in the last year or so, I’ve gradually begun substituting a superior ingredient: Chinese five-spice powder.
From Slate ● Dec. 4, 2020
When the oil begins to shimmer, add pork, salt, and five-spice powder, and sauté until the pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2019
That twist — a steam bath — comes from Ms. Phillips, as does the five-spice powder.
From New York Times ● Jul. 9, 2018
My favorite is the Shanghai-style braised pork, a platter of meltingly tender pork belly lacquered with a burgundy-colored sauce that emits the sweet, earthy aromas of five-spice powder.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 26, 2017
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