How to Use five-spice powder in a Sentence

five-spice powder

noun
  • That twist — a steam bath — comes from Ms. Phillips, as does the five-spice powder.
    Julia Moskin, New York Times, 9 July 2018
  • Toss in a small bowl with cayenne, five-spice powder, and ¼ tsp.
    Bon Appetit, 19 May 2017
  • Add the paste to a small bowl, then stir in five-spice powder, vinegar and olive oil.
    Susan Nicholson, Arkansas Online, 26 May 2021
  • Toss the beef with the five-spice powder and ½ teaspoon pepper.
    BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2021
  • That goes even for this dish, flavored with five-spice powder and soy.
    New York Times, 28 June 2022
  • Hoisin sauce, red pepper flakes, and five-spice powder give the healthy ground beef recipe some sweet-and-spicy flair.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Rub the five-spice powder and black pepper all over the meat part of the pork belly. Turn the belly over, skin-side up.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2021
  • Combine the salt, Chinese five-spice powder, gochugaru and Sichuan chile flakes and sprinkle on each of the chops.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Some like to add carrots, mushrooms and five-spice powder as well.
    Rachel Phua, CNN, 14 Mar. 2022
  • Whisk soy sauce, oil, five-spice powder, garlic powder, and cayenne in a large bowl.
    Bon Appetit, 19 May 2017
  • The Chinese five-spice powder gives the marinade an almost smoky scent.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022
  • Finish the stir-fry with scallions or use basil to accentuate the anise notes of the five-spice powder.
    BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2021
  • In a small bowl, combine five-spice powder and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper; rub all over ribs.
    Gabriella Vigoreaux, Good Housekeeping, 4 May 2021
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and add the hoisin, mirin, vinegar, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of five-spice powder.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 19 Nov. 2020
  • To prepare the spice mix: Combine the salt, five-spice powder, chili powder, garlic powder and cumin in a small bowl.
    Star Tribune, 22 Jan. 2021
  • Make the glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the marmalade, soy sauce, ginger, sriracha and five-spice powder.
    Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2020
  • Then there’s cabbage seasoned with fragrant five-spice powder and tossed with mild Chinese yam and jalapeños — a touch of heat in the garden.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Mix in vinegar, baking soda, five-spice powder, cayenne, and nuts.
    Bon Appetit, 19 May 2017
  • Whisk plum sauce, soy sauce, sesame seeds, five-spice powder, sesame oil, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; season sauce with salt and set aside.
    Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Orange marmalade lends all three to our beef stir-fry with Chinese five-spice powder and scallions.
    BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2021
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, five-spice powder, baking powder, and salt.
    BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2021
  • In a large bowl, toss the beef with the garlic, ginger, fish sauce, five-spice powder, and brown sugar until each piece is evenly coated.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 7 Jan. 2022
  • Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine the remaining walnuts with the brown sugar, coconut, butter and five-spice powder.
    Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2020
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, five-spice powder and sugar.
    CNN, 7 Mar. 2022
  • On a rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with 2 tablespoon oil, then five-spice powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 11 June 2018
  • Make Chili Oil: In medium heatproof bowl, combine pepper flakes, sesame seeds, five-spice powder, black pepper, and bay leaves.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Stir in maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar, lime halves and remaining 2 tablespoons five-spice powder; bring to a simmer.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 9 Oct. 2018
  • On rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil, then five-spice powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2019
  • There’s the pixilated crunch of the popcorn chicken haunted with five-spice powder and ground Sichuan peppercorns.
    Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2023
  • Add garlic, ginger, five-spice powder, star anise and cinnamon and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 3 Jan. 2018

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