, named after basil (), is a spice mixture of four or five spices found in Vietnamese cuisine.
Ingredients typically consists of four ingredients ground into a fine powder:
Chinese cinnamon (as opposed to Saigon cinnamon) Star anise () Clove
Some recipes call for five ingredients, with the addition of basil seeds.
Less common ingredients may include:
Fennel () Black pepper Zest of ( or , a willowleaf Mandarin orange) seeds ()
Usage In northern Vietnam, is typically used on roasted foods, such as roasted pig and crunchy coated peanuts (). and five-spice powder have similar ingredients and can be used interchangeably on meat dishes. differs from the more well-known Cantonese blend in the portions of each ingredient, thus producing a distinct taste.
In the late 1920s, various phở vendors experimented with as part of a short-lived "" trend.
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