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Chinese Five-Spice Gravy

This recipe for Chinese Five-Spice Gravy takes elevates pan-drippings with Asian flavor by infusing them with a subtle ...
Five-spice powder, a mix that's common in China, Taiwan and certain parts of Vietnam and Thailand, typically contains star anise, cinnamon, cloves, Sichuan peppercorns and fennel seeds, but can also ...
Few seasonings capture the soul of Chinese cuisine quite like Five-Spice powder. Made from star anise, fennel seeds, cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, and cloves, this blend offers a balance of sweet, ...
Whole spices, ginger, and soy simmer alongside short ribs until their fork-tender in this easy, flavorful braise. “This is, without question, my favorite Lunar New Year’s dish,” says Erling Wu-Bower, ...
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Crush cardamom pods and remove seeds. In a dry pan over medium heat, toast cardamom seeds, Sichuan peppercorns and star anise, shaking pan, until very fragrant, 1-2 ...
What makes it especially interesting is how comfortably it sits between savory and sweet.