Chinese Five-Spice Powder

• 10 whole star anise
• 1 tablespoon whole Szechuan peppercorns
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 tablespoons whole fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves

1. Place all the ingredients in a small skillet over medium heat, and dry-roast, shaking the pan often, until they give off an aroma, about 5 minutes.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a mortar or a spice grinder, and grind to a powder.
3. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

anise, whole szechuan peppercorns, cinnamon, fennel seeds, whole cloves

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chinese-five-spice-powder-393365 (may not work)