Chinese Take-Out: Chinese Five Spice Powder

• 1 tablespoon fennel seed
• 2 teaspoons szechuan peppercorns
• 8 whole star anise
• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1. Heat a heavy bottom skillet over medium-low heat. Add peppercorns and shake pan back and forth for 2-3 minutes.
2. Immediately put peppercorns into a spice grinder, along with the star anise and fennel seed. Grind until the spices are finely powdered. Sift the spices through a fine mesh strainer and discard what remains behind. Put powdered spices back into the grinder and add the ground cinnamon and ground clove. Mix again until thoroughly combined.
3. Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark place for 4-6 months. (I usually make a double batch and use a small (4 oz) baby food jar for storage).
4. Enjoy your "Home-made Chinese Five Spice Powder"!

fennel seed, szechuan peppercorns, star anise, ground cinnamon, ground cloves

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chinese-take-out-chinese-five-spice-powder-510476 (may not work)