Creative Ways to Cook with 5 grams of cinnamon – Recipes You Haven’t Tried

Shake up your routine with these unexpected yet delicious 5 grams of cinnamon recipes — fun, easy, and full of flavour.

Recipes with 5 grams of cinnamon

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Appetizing pork ribs with plum and tangerine peel

This plum and tangerine peel pork ribs recipe is super simple to season, even a novice can easily master! The sweet and sour taste of the plums and the richness of the tangerine peel, combined with the oyster sauce and dark soy sauce, locks in the savory flavor and color of the ribs. The ribs are stewed until the meat and bones are tender and almost crispy, and they fall off the bone with a light bite. The sauce coats each piece, and sprinkled with sesame seeds, the sour and sweet taste is appetizing, refreshing, and delicious with rice. This is a standout dish, so get ready now.

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Sichuan and Chongqing Konjac Beer Duck

This Sichuan-Chongqing konjac beer duck is perfect for those on a weight-conscious diet! The konjac's chewy texture is smooth and chewy, absorbing the fresh aroma of both the duck and beer. While it doesn't have much of a flavor of its own, it perfectly locks in the meat's flavor. The duck is stewed to a crispy tenderness, and the beer not only removes the fishy smell but also adds a refreshing sweetness from the malt. The salty and savory flavors, combined with the spicy Sichuan peppercorns, make the dish even more delicious with every chew. The key is that the konjac is incredibly filling; just a few bites will fill your stomach. Paired with rice soaked in the sauce, it's a satisfying snack without the worry of gaining weight. For those of you who are trying to control your weight but crave this dish, you'll love its tangy aroma and satisfying feeling. Every bite is a win-win for both deliciousness and weight management!

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Chicken and Mushroom Stew with Vermicelli (Northeastern Cuisine)

This chicken stew with mushrooms is incredibly delicious! The chicken is stir-fried to release rich fat, then slowly simmered with fragrant Northeastern mushrooms, resulting in a rich, flavorful, and fragrant broth. The sweet potato vermicelli soaks up the broth, leaving it soft, smooth, and flavorful. The best part is dipping rice in this broth; the rice grains are coated in a delicious aroma, and every bite bursts with rich flavor. It's a truly delicious accompaniment to rice!

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Braised beef short ribs

Open the lid and the aroma bursts out instantly! The braised beef ribs are wrapped in thick and bright red sauce, trembling slightly in the heat. When you bite it, the skin is soft and chewy, and the lean meat is full of spices and salty aroma of sauce. It is so tender that it falls off the bone with a slight pull, and even the gaps between the bones are full of tempting freshness. It is perfect with rice!