5 Spice Sugar Recipes

FIVE-SPICE POWDER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in blender or coffee grinder.
• Blend until finely ground.
• Store in airtight container.
• Keeps up to 2 months.
• Note: You could"roast" the whole spices a bit for a more intense flavor in a dry frying pan-- Watch closely to prevent spices from burning.

5 SPICE SUGAR

Steps:

• For a gift: Layer in a 1/3-1/2 C clear, narrow jar.
• To use: Stir spices and shake on what ever you like.

FIVE-SPICE SUGAR RECIPE

Steps:

• In a tall, narrow, clear jar, roughly ⅓ to ½ cup in size, layer the ingredients, contrasting light layers with dark layers.
• Five Spice Sugar
• To use, shake jar or stir spices until blended.
• Sprinkle liberally onto buttered toast, sliced fruit, or tapioca pudding.
• Or sprinkle the sugar onto muffin batter in pans before baking.

FIVE-SPICE BEEF & SUGAR SNAP NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat a large non-stick frying pan or wok, then fry the beef for 10 mins until very well browned. Don't add any oil. Meanwhile, boil the noodles following pack instructions, then drain.
• Add the ginger, garlic, five-spice, chilli powder and mangetout to the browned mince, then fry for a few mins more until fragrant and the pods are bright green. Splash in the stock, add the noodles, then season with the soy sauce. Pile into bowls (use tongs, it's easier), sprinkling with the sesame oil and red chilli if using.