five spice powder.

[boomchakabowwow]

I buy the stuff from Penzeys. everytime I use it, it lingers on my clothing and stuff. man, I love it. I got some stuck on my facemask, and I am not mad about it at all.

it is such a warming and inviting smell/taste. I just added a pinch to my chili-oil at home, and I can still smell it at my office at work. it might be my favorite spice..or group of spices.

what do you think?

 

[BillHanna]

Next time you get surgery, don’t forget to take some with you.

 

[Mrchainsaw]

Love it on duck. I also use it on roast chicken a lot more than I should

 

[waxy]

Try it when making popcorn chicken and deep fried Thai basil leaves.
Sprinkle some more mixed with crushed pepper powder - Fun movie snack!

If you're a milk tea fan, add it in LOL!

 

[McMan]

You know that sweet smell meat gets before it goes fully rancid. To me, this is what 5-spice powder smells like. It's the only thing that I have that reaction to. Some people think cilantro tastes like soap and broccoli tastes bitter?... Me=five spice. It's a weird reaction.

 

[Mrchainsaw]

I’ll try popcorn. Thanks!

 

[chefwp]

You know that sweet smell meat gets before it goes fully rancid. To me, this is what 5-spice powder smells like. It's the only thing that I have that reaction to. Some people think cilantro tastes like soap and broccoli tastes bitter?... Me=five spice. It's a weird reaction.

When I read what you wrote my mind went immediately to southeast asian fish sauce. It smells like something I don't want near my mouth. Old gym socks? However, it is magical when balanced with other ingredients. I love it in so many things.

This, to me, is just further proof that Irony is a force of nature, not unlike the wind, fire, and other such things.