What is five-spice?
Five-spice
A Chinese spice blend, usually star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper and fennel seed.
What it tastes like
Sweet, licorice-y and warm, with a slight tingle. It's strong, so cooks use it lightly.
Where you’ll see it
Roast duck and pork belly, char siu, ribs, fried chicken, and Chinese and Vietnamese marinades.