Originating around 1300, this blend is one of the oldest in the world. Legend has it that it was created with the intention of bringing together all five flavours that form the basis of Chinese dietary theory: sweet (cinnamon), salty (cloves), bitter (aniseed), sour (fennel seeds) and spicy (pepper), and balancing Yin and Yang. In Chinese cuisine, it is normally used to prepare so-called 'Lu' foods, a cooking method used to stew certain dishes, generally fatty meats such as pork and duck: thanks to the long cooking time, the latter absorb all the aromas to the maximum. It is also recommended with tofu, soups, stir-fried vegetables and all kinds of noodle dishes.
Ingredients: Aniseed, Fennel, Cinnamon, Cloves, Black Pepper.
Origin: China
Weight: 55 g