Spice Cuisine: Chinese and Far Eastern Spices and Seasonings
Chinese food is a broad category covering many diverse regional cuisines, including Sichuan, Hunan and Cantonese. Each of the varied regions of China has its own unique cuisine, but they do have many ingredients and traditions in common.
Chinese immigrants brought their cooking to America in the 19th century, and it has become one of our foremost ethnic cuisines. Almost every town has a Chinese restaurant, so many of us have never tried to make our own Chinese food. Listed here you’ll find some of the most common Chinese spices to get you going in your own kitchen. We also have a some great Chinese recipes.
Argyle Street Asian Blend
Argyle Street Asian Blend is inspired by Chicago's Argyle Street, which is heavily influenced by immigrants from a variety of Asian cultures. All ar…
Asian Flavors Gift Box
We've remade this gift box to include some of our newest and most popular Asian spices. When we think of Asian flavors, our minds conjure up exoti…
Black Garlic, Aged Korean
Black garlic is finding its way into all sorts of four star chefs' kitchens, and The Spice House is excited to begin carrying it, for those of you wh…
Tien Tsin Chinese Hot Red Chiles
Tien Tsin chile peppers are named after the province of China in which they are harvested. These chile peppers fall under the category of "exotics,"…
Chinese Five Spice Powder
Chinese Five Spice Powder is on the top of our list for its delightful combination of taste elements. While many of our seasoning combinations make …
Cinnamon, China Tung Hing Cassia Whole Or Ground
This cinnamon has a high 3 - 4% natural oil and is appreciated for its rich, sweet yet slightly spicy flavor. The reason we stock four types of cinn…
Cinnamon, Whole, Cracked, Or Ground Vietnamese "Saigon" Cassia
This cinnamon is by far our most popular, and we're proud of its sweet, spicy flavor and freshness. If we had to pick a signature product, this migh…
Cloves, Whole Or Ground
Cloves are by far the most prominent of the spices known as "flower spices." Just before the buds blossom, they turn pink, at which point they must …
Demi-Glace, Glace De Canard Gold (Duck Sauce)
This highly concentrated premium roasted duck stock is reduced to a glace in the hand-made traditions of the finest French classics. More Than Gourme…
Ginger, China Number One, Whole Root Or Powder
Dehydrated Gingerroot comes in whole and powdered form. It is very healthy and useful for baking, marinades and sauces. Once you find ginger creepi…
Matcha Green Tea Powder, Japanese
In 780 A.D., the Chinese scholar Lu Yu penned The Classic of Tea. It was the first treatise on the preparation of tea. We think Mr. Lu would be pleas…
Monosodium Glutamate MSG
MSG has a wonderful ability to bring out the flavor in anything it is added to. The Japanese term "Umami" describes this earthy flavor enhancer. Mo…
Mustard Powder, Hot
This is the sharp, hot type of mustard that usually comes with egg rolls in Chinese restaurants. It will make your eyes water!
Mustard Seed, Hot Yellow
These mustard seeds have a very sharp heat, compared to regular yellow mustard seeds.
Sichuan Peppercorns
Sichuan Peppercorns, also spelled Szechwan and Szechuan, are back after a long absence. Sichuan pepper (xanthoxylum peperitum) is native to northern…
Spicy Sesame Seasoning, Salt Free Dip and Dressing Mix
Spicy Sesame Seasoning is a salt-free spice blend featuring lots of fresh, crunchy sesame seeds, in addition to herbs. This makes it an ideal salad …
Star Anise, Hand Selected Whole
Whole, perfect Star Anise are really quite a beautiful wonder of nature, with eight points and a seed in each point. Costly because they are picked o…
Star Anise, Whole Broken Pieces or Ground
Whole Broken Pieces or Ground Star Anise are practical for cooking purposes. The broken pieces will give you the same flavor at a third of the price…
Sunny Singapore, Salt Free Seasoning
Sunny Singapore Seasoning is named after the city that combines the best of both the Western and Eastern worlds. We like to think this seasoning doe…
Wasabi Powder
Wasabi is a variety of green horseradish grown only in Japan; and the only place you will find it fresh. Wasabi powder has a sharp flavor that's a bi…
