Chinese Spice Kit — 7 Organic Seasonings for Sichuan Cooking

Embark on a culinary tour of China.

Dive into the bold and aromatic world of Chinese cuisine with this curated set of seven essential spices. Whether you're stir-frying, braising, or making traditional soups, this kit will bring authentic flavors to your kitchen.

Choose between small or large jars:

• Durable glass jars are reusable and eco-friendly.
• Airtight silver lids, hand-stamped with spice names, will preserve freshness.
• Strong, food-safe magnetic components prevent jars from sliding and keep spices safe.
• Filled with certified organic seasonings, house-blended in small batches.

Certified organic seasonings included in this set:

• Black Cardamom Pods – Smoky and aromatic, perfect for braised dishes and hearty soups.
• Chinese Five Spice – A balanced blend of star anise, cinnamon, cloves, Sichuan pepper, and fennel, ideal for stir-fries, roasted meats, and stews.
• Cassia Cinnamon Sticks – Warm and sweet, adds depth to soups, stews, and braised meats.
• Sichuan Peppercorns – Tingling and numbing, essential for Sichuan dishes and spicy stir-fries.
• Star Anise (Pods) – Sweet and licorice-like, commonly used in broths, braises, and sauces.
• Black Sesame Seeds – Nutty and earthy, great for both sweet and savory dishes like sesame balls or stir-fries.
• Ground White Pepper – Sharp and pungent, perfect for seasoning soups, stir-fries, and marinades.

Looking to expand your Chinese seasoning collection? Consider adding bay leaves, dried whole chilies, ground cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, fennel seeds, ginger, galangal, mustard, MSG, dried orange peel, and turmeric to round out your pantry.

Chinese Spice Cookbook Pairings:

• The Woks of Life by the Leung Family: A perfect companion for the Chinese Spice Kit, with recipes that make full use of Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and Chinese Five Spice.
• Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon: A vegetable-focused cookbook with strong Chinese influences, perfect for incorporating spices like black sesame seeds and Sichuan peppercorns.
• Start Here by Sohla El-Waylly: A practical guide for building core cooking skills, allowing you to master flavor balancing with spices like Chinese Five Spice and ground white pepper.