‘A Very Chinese Cookbook: 100 Recipes from China and Not China (But Still Really Chinese)’ features both authentic and Americanized dishes.

‘A Very Chinese Cookbook: 100 Recipes from China and Not China (But Still Really Chinese)’ features both authentic and Americanized dishes.

Chinese cinnamon, confusingly sometimes labeled simply as cassia, is very spicy and savory with a strong bitter flavor. In the United States, it’s most often found in Chinese five-spice powder.

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The most common variety found in supermarkets is cassia cinnamon. Also known as Chinese cinnamon, it is dark reddish-brown in color with a strong, somewhat bittersweet flavor.