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Aromatic resinous wood used for smoking — produces a distinct piney-medicinal smoke note.
Where it comes from
Western and northern China; Gansu Hexi Corridor cooks use it for lamb smoking; Sichuan also uses it for smoked tofu.
In the kitchen
Cypress wood is an aromatic, resinous wood used for smoking, imparting a distinct piney-medicinal smoke note. It is utilized in western and northern China, particularly in the Gansu Hexi Corridor for smoking lamb, and in Sichuan for various smoked dishes.
