Daniel works in the consumer electronics industry but hopes to one day own a cafe. Like most Hainanese men, he can whip up a storm in the kitchen and is constantly invited to other people's house parties... to cook for them.
Esther works for a major airline by day, and bakes incessantly by night. Trained as a chemical engineer, she puts that knowledge to good use - by reading package labels to see if it's good for you.
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By daniel | March 8, 2007
Five-spice powder is made from a strong blend of star anise, fennel seeds, cloves, cinnamon and Szechuan pepper. It is used in both marinating and cooking, and should be used sparingly. It is sometimes sold whole, but more commonly ground into a powder.
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