Chinese Spice Mix

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Ethnicity
Chinese  
Base Type
Other  
Course
Appetizer  
Preparation Time
1-10 Minutes  
Difficulty
Easy  
Serving Size
Refresh / Double it
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Last Modified
2009-05-18  
User
Chris Warkentin



Ingredients
1 t coriander seeds
1 t fennel seed
1 t cumin seeds
1/2 t peppercorns
10 ea cloves
10 ea cardomon pods
1/2 t ginger
1/4 t cinnamon
1/4 t turmeric

Directions
** Use this spice mix to perk up sauteed vegetables, stir into low-fat yogurt or mayonnaise to use as a veggie dip, or add to ground beef or chicken when making hamburgers.

1. In dry frying pan over low heat, toast first six ingredients, stirring frequently for 5 minutes or until spices are fragrant and starting to pop. Be careful not to burn. Stir in ginger, cinnamon and turmeric. Transfer to spice grinder and grind finely.

Makes about 2 Tbsp.

* Store in airtight container up to 3 months.