Asian Five Spice Rub Recipe

Elevate your meats, seafood, and poultry with this aromatic Asian Five Spice Rub! A delicious and easy-to-make alternative to Emeril's blend, this recipe adds a touch of warmth and complexity to any dish. A customizable blend, you can easily adjust it with a smidge of ground coriander or fennel for an extra layer of flavor. Perfect for grilling, roasting, or even as a dry rub for slow cooking!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 253.2 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Asian Five Spice Rub

  1. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons ground star anise, 1 tablespoon ground Sichuan peppercorns, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon ground cloves, 1 tablespoon ground fennel, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon sea salt.
  2. Thoroughly mix all ingredients, breaking up any clumps of brown sugar.
  3. Optional: Add 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander and/or 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel for enhanced flavor.
  4. Rub generously onto your chosen protein before cooking. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate. (Note: for best results, marinate for longer!).
  5. Cook your protein as desired. The rub adds incredible flavor to grilled, roasted, baked or pan-fried meats, poultry, and seafood.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1163 g

Sugar

217g

Fat

1g

Carbs

20g