Popular Uses for Cinnamon Cassia 3″ Sticks
Meats & Poultry
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Braised Meats: Add whole cinnamon sticks to braised beef or lamb for warm, aromatic undertones.
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Chicken Curries: Simmer 3″ sticks in Indian or Middle Eastern chicken curries for depth and sweetness.
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Pork Dishes: Cinnamon pairs beautifully with pork roasts or slow-cooked pulled pork.
Seafood
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Fish Curries: Use in coconut-based fish curries for balanced warmth.
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Seafood Stews: Add a stick while simmering stews or soups to infuse subtle spice.
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Shrimp Dishes: Combine with garlic and cloves for fragrant shrimp broths.
Vegetables & Plant-Based
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Vegetable Curries: A key spice in chickpea or lentil curries, adding earthy sweetness.
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Stewed Vegetables: Simmer sticks with tomatoes, onions, and zucchini for bold flavor.
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Rice Pilafs: Add to cooking liquid with cloves and cardamom for a classic pilaf base.
Rice & Grains
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Biryani: Essential in biryani, where cinnamon sticks infuse both fragrance and flavor.
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Quinoa Bowls: Simmer quinoa with a cinnamon stick for subtle sweetness.
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Couscous: Adds gentle warmth to couscous dishes with raisins and almonds.
Soups & Stews
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Chili: Cinnamon sticks enhance chili with background sweetness and balance.
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Beef Stews: Simmer with red wine and tomatoes for earthy richness.
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Lentil Soups: A stick adds depth and fragrance to vegetarian lentil soups.
Baking & Desserts
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Rice Pudding: Cinnamon sticks are a classic infusion in creamy rice pudding.
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Mulled Fruits: Simmer pears, apples, or peaches with sticks for spiced desserts.
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Custards & Creams: Infuse milk or cream with cinnamon sticks for custards, flans, or panna cotta.
Beverages
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Mulled Wine: A must-have spice for mulled wine or cider.
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Chai Tea: Simmer with black tea, ginger, and cloves for authentic masala chai.
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Hot Chocolate: Infuse hot milk with a cinnamon stick before stirring in cocoa for spiced hot chocolate.
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