Eating in China
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Cassia bark

桂皮Guìpí

A fragrant bark spice used in savory Chinese cooking.

Type
Spices

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Brown, woody bark sold in curled pieces or sticks, with a cinnamon-like aroma. It is distinct from osmanthus flowers.

In the kitchen

Seasons the stock for Yishengyong smoked chicken.

Bark spice, distinct from the floral osmanthus ingredient.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有桂皮吗?

Does this dish contain Cassia bark?

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