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Sichuan Spice Mix

Sichuan Spice Mix

By Jonathan Louis Ng

Cumin is supported by familiar Sichuan spices to form a blend perfect for enhancing meats and roasted vegetables.

chinese

ServingsMakesDifficultyActive TimeTotal Time

1

1 cup

beginner

5m

5m

The spice mix was inspired by both the seasoning on a signature fried potato dish at Chengdu in Singapore, and cumin-forward Xinjiang lamb skewers. It’s a mash-up of both flavour profiles, combining spices you might find in a Sichuan chilli oil with earthy cumin, chilli and sesame seeds. The result is a spice mix that goes equally well with grilled meats and roasted vegetables, or sprinkled directly over rice.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cumin powder
  • 2 tablespoons chilli powder
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon ginger powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • 0.5 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorn
  • 0.5 tablespoons black peppercorn
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons MSG

Nutrition

Per serving (serves 1)
High protein
High fibre
Low cholesterol
High sodium
Calories
297
Protein
11 g
Fat
13 g
Carbs
50 g

Instructions

    1. 1

      In a spice or coffee grinder, combine cumin powder, chilli powder, sesame seeds, garlic powder, ginger powder, Sichuan pepper, black pepper, coriander powder, fennel seeds, Chinese five spice, sugar, salt, and MSG.

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    2. 2

      Grind for 15-30 seconds until the spices are ground into a fine powder.

    3. 3

      Transfer the spice mix to an airtight container and store it in a cool, dry place for future use.

      recipe
    • 2 tablespoons cumin powder
    • 2 tablespoons chilli powder
    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon ginger powder
    • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
    • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
    • 0.5 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorn
    • 0.5 tablespoons black peppercorn
    • 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons MSG