Persian saffron

Uses & Recipe Ideas

Persian saffron is not sprinkled directly into a dish while dry; instead, it is first dissolved in a little warm water, milk, or broth. This allows the delicate threads to release their golden-yellow color and warm, slightly tart aroma evenly. The saffron, along with the liquid, is then stirred into rice, risotto, paella, sauces, tea, or desserts.

Typical Recipe Ideas

• Saffron Rice with Rose Water
• Mushroom Risotto with Saffron
• Paella
• Saffron Tea
• Saffron Panna Cotta
• Saffron Milk
• Fish Sauce with Saffron
• Oriental Rice Pudding with Saffron

Versatile Uses

• Soak beforehand
  Let a few saffron threads steep in warm water, milk, or broth to release their color and aroma.
• Enhance rice dishes
  Stir into saffron rice, risotto, paella, or pilaf.
• Round out your sauces
  Use for light sauces, fish dishes, cream sauces, or delicate stocks.
• Seasoning Desserts
  Add to panna cotta, rice pudding, custards, or sweet milk-based desserts.
• Tea & Beverages
  : Pour hot water over it or let it steep in warm milk.