Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Sweet, Spicy, Spunky Five Spice and Seeds

The five flavors of the spices (sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and savory) give this traditionally Chinese mix depth, we add a pinch of salt and sesame seeds to round it out. Pairs well with rich meats, lettuce wraps, sesame noodles and spiced rice. 

 

 Recipe

2 parts organic ground cinnamon

2 parts organic ground fennel seed

1 part organic ground cloves

1 part organic ground star anise 

1 part organic ground white pepper

2 parts black sesame seed

2 parts white sesame seed

2 parts fine ground sea salt 

Five Spice Pork Tenderloin