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Asian Seasoning

If you’re looking for something to accompany an Asian-inspired burger, look no further. Whether used on French fries, potato chips, or onion rings, this seasoning blend infuses your dish with an Asian flair. Ultimately savory, it achieves a balance between the spicy and sweet flavor components that I love. Five-spice powder is a Chinese blend of spices incorporating the five basic flavors of Chinese cooking—savory, sweet, bitter, sour, and salty. It is available in the spice aisle of most supermarkets.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/2 tablespoons; enough for 1 batch of fries, chips or onion rings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons five-spice powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

  1. Stir together the five-spice powder, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, and cayenne in a small bowl.

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