Five-spice powder

While there are many variants, a common mix is: • Star anise (bājiǎo 八角) • Fennel seeds (xiǎohuíxiāng 小茴香) • Cloves (dīngxiāng 丁香) • Chinese cinnamon (ròuguì 肉桂) • Sichuan pepper (huājiāo 花椒) Other recipes may contain anise seed, ginger root, nutmeg, turmeric, Amomum villosum pods (shārén ), Amomum cardamomum pods (báidòukòu ), licorice, Mandarin orange peel or galangal. In Southern China, Cinnamomum loureiroi and Mandarin orange peel are commonly used as substitutes for Cinnamomum cassia and cloves respectively. These ingredients collectively produce southern five-spice powder's distinctive, slightly different flavor profile. ==Use==

Five-spice powder is used as a spice rub for chicken, duck, goose, pork, and seafood, in red cooking recipes, or added to the breading for fried foods. It has a traditional use as an antiseptic and a cure for indigestion. ==See also==