Cultivated from dried, aromatic bark harvested in forest deep in Vietnam, this sweet spice has a distinctively pronounced and intense flavor. For decades, it was unavailable in the States as an aftereffect of the Vietnam War, but exporting has now resumed and Americans can sprinkle this into their favorite recipes. Saigon cinnamon was traditionally used in steaming pho soups, but you can also add this to your favorite curry, rub it into meat or mix it with rice. A dash of cinnamon perks up oatmeal and pancake breakfasts, or try baking with this spice that warms and sweetens doughy desserts.

Saigon cinnamon was traditionally used in steaming pho soups, but you can also add this to your favorite curry, rub it into meat or mix it with rice. A dash of cinnamon perks up oatmeal and pancake breakfasts, or try baking with this spice that warms and sweetens doughy desserts.

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