Fillet of Beef with Asian Spice Rub

Ingredients

• tarragon sprigs
• 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
• 4- to 5-lb beef tenderloin roast, trimmed and tied
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 4 teaspoons coarse salt
• + 2 more ingredients
• • fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon anise seeds

Preheat oven to 425°F. Toast peppercorns and anise seeds in a dry large heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Finely grind toasted mixture in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle. Sift mixture through a coarse sieve into a bowl and sti...

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