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five-spice powder

American  
[fahyv-spahys] / ˈfaɪvˌspaɪs /

noun

  1. a mixture of spices used especially in Chinese cooking, usually including cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, pepper, and star anise.


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

The tip of the iceberg finds chicken smoked over tea leaves, cigar-length pork potstickers, crisp cabbage ignited with Sichuan peppercorns, and nugget-size steamed spareribs, coated in soft rice crumbs seasoned with five-spice powder.

From Washington Post

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