Chinese BBQ Spice Mix

Based on this video and recipe by Chinese Cooking Demystified.

Original Ingredients

• Star anise: 1 whole
• Whole Sichuan peppercorns: 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp
• Perilla seeds: 1/2 tbsp (or increase cumin seed by 1 tsp)
• White pepper powder: 1/4 tsp
• Ginger powder: 1/4 tsp
• Garlic powder: 1/4 tsp
• Chili powder (e.g., cayenne): 2 tbsp
• Salt: 1 tbsp
• MSG: 1/2 tbsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp

Alternative Ingredients

• Fennel: 1 tsp
• Fresh ground black peppercorns: 1 tsp
• Cumin: 1 tsp
• Ginger powder: 1/4 tsp
• Garlic powder: 1/4 tsp
• Cayenne powder: 2 tbsp
• Salt: 1 tbsp
• MSG: 1/2 tbsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp

Sweet Variant

• Fennel: 1 tsp
• Fresh ground black peppercorns: 1 tsp
• Cumin: 1 tsp
• Ginger powder: 1/4 tsp
• Garlic powder: 1/4 tsp
• Sweet paprika: 2 tbsp
• Salt: 1 tbsp
• MSG: 1/2 tbsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp

Steps

1. Powder whole spices using spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
2. Combine.