Five spices powder

Chinese five spices powder is a convenient seasoning for Cantonese cuisine. It consists of China Tung Hing cinnamon, powdered cassia buds, powdered star anise and anise seed, Chinese ginger, and ground cloves. Another recipe for the powder consists of cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, fennel seed, and star anise. It is used in most Cantonese roasted ducks, as well as beef stew.

The formula are based on the Chinese philosophy of balancing the yin and yang in food. A pinch of the powder goes a long way.

A versatile seasoned salt can be easily made by stir-frying common salt with five spices powder under low heat in a dry pan until the spice and salt are well mixed.