This Chinese spice blend, now used in much of East Asia and Southeast Asia, represents the five elements in Chinese culture of earth, wood, fire, metal and water as well as the five flavors of sour, ...

Chinese Five-Spice is one of the most iconic spice blends in Asian cuisine, bringing a bold and aromatic depth to countless ...

Few seasonings capture the soul of Chinese cuisine quite like Five-Spice powder. Made from star anise, fennel seeds, cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, and cloves, this blend offers a balance of sweet, ...

It’s all about harmony and yin-yang. And while that sounds tritely New Age, it really is the key to Chinese cuisine. Because as with so much of Asian cooking, the blend of seasonings known as ...

The Gist has been on a field trip in New York City this week, taking culinary detours into Italy, Korea, Lebanon, Ireland and the Sichuan province of China. The Grand Sichuan International in ...