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On Friday, December 7, 2018 at 12:54:33 PM UTC-10, Thomas wrote:
> I bought chinese 5 spice powder only because I never used it but keep hearing about it.
> What are some ideas to use it? I think I will pull a J and not like the suggestions.
> I did try a dash on buff wings and spit it out.


There's not much point in having 5 spice unless you're going to cook Chinese food. I like Chinese style cooking but I don't use much of that stuff. I don't much care for it. It's such a flavor cliche!

OTOH, you need 5 spice for roast pork.

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