Chinese 5 Spice

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I bought five-spice from Thai Huot in Toul Kork a couple of years back, not sure if they still have it, will check later & report back.

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Any luck, Doc?

I got this the other day...

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Decent tasting and only a buck and a half for about half that potful. It says it's 50 grams.

One slight hiccup: I bought it Asia Market in Siem Reap.

I'm sure I can ship you some if it comes to it but the brand name is Kitchen's Gate. No idea if they've got a site or whatever.
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reggie perrin's dad wrote: Wed Oct 04, 2023 9:15 pm Any luck, Doc?

I got this the other day...

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Decent tasting and only a buck and a half for about half that potful. It says it's 50 grams.

One slight hiccup: I bought it Asia Market in Siem Reap.

I'm sure I can ship you some if it comes to it but the brand name is Kitchen's Gate. No idea if they've got a site or whatever.
I would like to know, in what dishes this blend is utilized.
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Not much of a haute chef myself but I'll use it in things where I quickly fry meat and veggies. Stir fries, if you will.

It's also a winner for me in an omelette.
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I would like to know, in what dishes this blend is utilized.
I’m most familiar with its use on Roasted pork- five spice rubbed into the skin before roasting. Also, 5-spice bbq ribs.
It features in quite a few bbq and roast dishes. Even some desserts, involving apples. Slightly Sweet, slightly spicy, tasty and versatile.
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HaifongWangchuck wrote: Wed Oct 04, 2023 2:26 pm
Doc67 wrote: Tue Oct 03, 2023 2:46 pm I thought it would be easy, but nowhere seems to stock it. I have tried:

Super Duper x 2, Lucky Sorya, Smile Mart and 7-Eleven on 136 , eMart on 144.

Next stop I suppose is Bayon and Thai Hout - which are a trek - but does anyone know for sure where I can get a jar? I am one ingredient away from making it myself!


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Siem Reap River Market has it; as far as in Phnom Penh, Big C Depot on J Nehru has it, I saw it there a few weeks ago bagged up
in Phnom Penh, Big C Depot on J Nehru

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reggie perrin's dad wrote: Wed Oct 04, 2023 9:15 pm Any luck, Doc?

I got this the other day...

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Decent tasting and only a buck and a half for about half that potful. It says it's 50 grams.

One slight hiccup: I bought it Asia Market in Siem Reap.

I'm sure I can ship you some if it comes to it but the brand name is Kitchen's Gate. No idea if they've got a site or whatever.
That's how I thought it would come, like all the other spices from whoever uses those pots and supplies Super Super, Smile etc.

I actually made something similar yesterday which smells pretty good, so I will wing it with my homemade blend. Thanks for the reply.
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cabron wrote: Wed Oct 04, 2023 9:22 pm
reggie perrin's dad wrote: Wed Oct 04, 2023 9:15 pm Any luck, Doc?

I got this the other day...

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Decent tasting and only a buck and a half for about half that potful. It says it's 50 grams.

One slight hiccup: I bought it Asia Market in Siem Reap.

I'm sure I can ship you some if it comes to it but the brand name is Kitchen's Gate. No idea if they've got a site or whatever.
I would like to know, in what dishes this blend is utilized.
Mixed with Hoisin sauce or honey and used as a marinade for duck breasts.
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