Photo: Hollie Younger We begin with weila (微辣), the lowest spice rating. Although the entire table is happy, this doesn’t even offer a tingle let alone a numbing sensation. We ask our server to add a ...

which are key components of Chinese 5 Spice. Garam masala may be a good substitute in recipes that call for warm, earthy ...

Using a combination of Sichuan pepper and fennel seeds can serve as an effective stand-in for Chinese five spice. Sichuan ...