Feature:
Cinnamon is a spice extracted from the bark of the laurel tree and appears in a curly or stick shape.
Color varies by species, usually reddish-brown or dark brown.
Taste and smell:
It has a sweet and slightly spicy taste, and its fragrance is strong and long-lasting.
The smell is warm, somewhat woody or resinous.
Origin:
Indonesia
Cooking dishes:
Baked Goods: Commonly used in a variety of breads, cookies and desserts.
Hot drinks: It is also often added to coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
Meats and Curries: Used to flavor meats or curries in some Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Sweet Treats: Also a popular condiment in fruit salads, puddings and ice cream.
Applicable dishes:
Vietnamese beef pho, cola chicken wings, honey stewed pear, sweet and sour pork ribs, braised lamb noodles, tomato stewed beef brisket, braised beef tendon, braised oxtail, Peking duck