Five-spice rub
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- Prep Time5 min
- Total Time5 min
- Makes1 /4 cup (50 mL)
Ingredients
1/4 cup dried fennel seeds
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
In a small bowl, stir fennel with ginger, garlic powder, coriander and cinnamon. Place in an airtight container or small jar. It will keep well at room temperature up to 3 months. Great rubbed into pork chops, tenderloin or roasts; whole chicken or parts; fish; and beef kebabs. Mixing first with a little oil will help it adhere to meat.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 35, Protein 1.5g, Carbohydrates 6.4g, Fat 1g, Fibre 2.8g, Sodium 7mg.
Store a batch of this aromatic spice-blend rub in the cupboard. A mere sprinkle gives a blast of oriental taste to chicken, fish, pork, lamb - you name it!
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