Spices · Ground
Thirteen-spice powder
Also called shisan xiang
Chinese blend of thirteen spices including star anise, Sichuan pepper, cinnamon, fennel and cardamom; for crayfish, dumpling fillings, stir-fries and braises.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodFive-spice powder
Simpler and sweeter; misses the cumin, ginger and cardamom depth.
- T3 · In a pinchGaram masala
Indian-leaning, no star anise or Sichuan pepper; clearly different.
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