Organic Chinese Five Spice Mix 50g by Hatton Hill

Our organic Chinese five spice mix is a magical spice blend that brings a wide range of dishes to life thanks to its complementary yet contrasting array of flavours. It gets its name simply because it's made up of five spices – fennel, cassia, star anise, black pepper and cloves – that together provide all five flavour groups: sweet, bitter, salty, sour and umami (the rich, broth-like taste found in the most satisfying savoury foods). Five spice mix is an anchor ingredient in much Chinese cuisine, used as a rub for chicken, duck, pork and seafood, in recipes for Chinese-style slow braising, and added to crusting for fried foods. You're most likely to have come across it in Hong Kong-style cha siu (red barbequed pork) and roasted duck. Our organic five spice also has many uses outside Chinese culinary tradition, so you can sprinkle it into a wide range of dishes and let it work its magic. Try using it as a dry rub or in marinades for meat, poultry and seafood. Combine it with a little honey to make a delicious glaze for ham, chicken and ribs. Add it to stir-fries, and to stews and casseroles for an unmistakable, aroma and flavour. Toss some nuts in a little five spice and oil, and roast them in the oven for a flavoursome homemade snack with a difference. You can even add a dash of five spice to baked goods to give them a unique taste twist (gingerbread and ginger cookies are particularly yummy!). Produced to the highest standards | Certified Organic | Suitable for Vegan, Vegetarians