The spices use in five spice powder are frequently used in dim sum, stewing, grilling, marinating, and preparing dumpling filling. When I cook, I sometimes use the whole spices and sometimes use the powder form. I encourage you to buy whole spices from Asian or Indian markets or online. Spices there tent to be fresher and cheaper than major supermarkets. You will also have more flavorful spice powder when you grind whole spice at home. ——Ingredients—— 1 tbsp Szechuan red peppercorns 6 star anise pods 1½ tsp whole cloves 1 3-inch cinnamon stick 2 tbsp fennel seeds —-Timestamps— 00:00 - Intro and ingredient 00:30 - The difference between Szechuan red peppercorns and Szechuan green peppercorns 00:52 - How to toast spices 01:44 - How to grind the spices and store