five spice powder
Five spice powder is a typical ingredient in Chinese cuisine. You can make your own, or get it at the store. But may I suggest that you experiment making your own blend. It's fun.
Normally five spice powder contains star anise, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and Szechuan peppercorns. There are also a couple of variations to this simple recipe, so feel free to mix things up a bit and create your own special blend.
This complex spice recipe adds a lot of depth to many Chinese dishes.