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Cinnamon sticks: how to use in cooking? Video
Cinnamon sticks are a spice made from 6-10 layers of the tree of the same name. Sometimes they are used to decorate the interior, some like to add them to coffee, but there are many more ways to use cinnamon sticks. They serve as a fragrant seasoning for many dishes and drinks.
Using cinnamon sticks, you can make a tea that will not only be a delicious tonic drink, but also serve as a remedy for colds and flu. To prepare it, you will need one stick for half a liter of water. Pour boiling water over the spice and let it brew well. After that, pour the mixture into a saucepan and heat over low heat, not bringing it to a boil a little. Pour black tea into a teapot and cover with water and a cinnamon stick. After five to ten minutes, you will have a fragrant drink ready, which can be poured into cups.
Mulled wine with cinnamon sticks
Mulled wine is a hot alcoholic drink that has become especially popular since the end of autumn and does not give up its positions until the end of winter. It is prepared on the basis of wine with the addition of various spices, one of which, as a rule, is cinnamon. To prepare classic mulled wine, in addition to table red wine, you will need the following spices: – a cinnamon stick – 5-7 pieces of cloves;
– nutmeg – vanilla (optional) – ginger (optional) – zest Put the zest and spices on the bottom of the turkey, pour in 100 milliliters of water and put on fire. After the water has boiled, let the broth simmer for a minute, then cover it with a lid and let it brew for 10 minutes. Pour a bottle of red wine into a saucepan and put on fire. Add the strained broth there, as well as a couple of tablespoons of sugar or honey to taste, so that the drink does not seem sour to you. Shortly before the mulled wine boils, it should be turned off and poured into tall cups or special glasses.
Mulled wine cannot be reheated: it will lose its aroma. If you do not have time to drink a drink, it is better to pour it into a thermos.
Indian pilaf with cinnamon sticks
In Asian countries, cinnamon sticks are often used as a condiment for meat and vegetable dishes. You can make Indian pilaf using this spice. You will need: – 400 grams of rice (Basmati is best); – 1 kilogram of chicken drumsticks; – 4 cloves of garlic; – 3 cinnamon sticks; – 2 onions; – 400 grams of canned tomatoes; – Ground black pepper; – Ginger; – Cumin; – Turmeric – Red hot peppers – Salt Rinse the rice, cover it with cold water and leave for 30 minutes. Peel the meat from the drumsticks and cut into cubes. Pour vegetable oil into a preheated frying pan and fry the meat in batches in it until golden brown. Put it on a plate, and fry the onion in the same vegetable oil, adding turmeric, garlic, ginger, cumin, two cinnamon sticks, pepper and salt to it. Add canned tomatoes and meat to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil and then turn off the heat. Remove the cinnamon sticks.
Put a saucepan with one and a half liters of water on the fire, add cardamom and a cinnamon stick to it. When the water boils, pour in rice and boil for 5-7 minutes. Then fold it in a colander and remove the cinnamon.
Pour 150 ml of water into a large saucepan, add half of the rice you have, pour the contents of the pan on top and add the rest of the rice. Simmer the mixture for about half an hour without stirring. You can also garnish the finished pilaf with cinnamon sticks.