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Best Substitutes for Chinese Five Spice — What to Use Instead

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DIY Blend: Equal parts cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise, Sichuan pepper — Make your own blend. Toast and grind whole spices.

Allspice + Cinnamon: 1/2 tsp each per 1 tsp five spice — Quick approximation.

Overview

Top substitute for chinese five spice: DIY Blend (Equal parts cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise, Sichuan pepper). Make your own blend. Toast and grind whole spices. Plus 1 more alternatives.

Key Details

  • DIY Blend: Equal parts cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise, Sichuan pepper — Make your own blend. Toast and grind whole spices.
  • Allspice + Cinnamon: 1/2 tsp each per 1 tsp five spice — Quick approximation.

Why This Matters

  • Chinese Five Spice may need substituting due to dietary restrictions
  • Running out of an ingredient mid-recipe is common
  • Allergies or preferences may require alternatives

How To

  1. 1Best overall substitute: DIY Blend at Equal parts cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise, Sichuan pepper
  2. 2Consider what role the ingredient plays in the recipe
  3. 3Test substitutes in small batches first
  4. 4Adjust other ingredients as noted for best results

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best substitute is DIY Blend at Equal parts cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise, Sichuan pepper. Make your own blend. Toast and grind whole spices.