How to Cook with Saffron

How to cook with saffron. Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. Saffron gives a hue of yellow and an exotic taste to foods. Saffron can be used in breads, pasta, rice, fish, meats... Almost anything! You just have to know how to use it to bring out the best in Saffron.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Saffron Stock

   Saffron threads absorb the flavor of the foods around it, so you need to be careful and try to avoid adding saffron directly on foods with a strong taste. Normally when adding saffron to a dish chefs take out hot liquid from what they are cooking and add the saffron to the liquid and let it seep. This way the saffron lends its color and taste to the food instead of merely blending in with the food.

2. Organic vs.. Non-Organic Saffron. Many people try to cultivate saffron and while doings so add many pesticides and chemicals to try to protect the expensive spice. Chemicals can ruin the value of Saffron. Organic Saffron is stronger in taste and sometimes even cheaper than chemical bombarded Saffron! Under "Resources" under this article there is a great website that sells organic saffron for a very competitive price and also has recipes and facts about saffron.

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   Saffron Rice

   Saffron is mostly used on rice, although that is not the limit to the spice. The famous "saffron bread" and "saffron sauce" are also great buddies with the spice. Experimenting might be costly so it's best to go with recipes at first then try to incorporate it into your own dishes when you understand its subtle characteristics. Good luck in cooking with Saffron!

Tips & Warnings

• Don't forget to take a look at the Resources Section for recipes and buying saffron!

Resources

• Recipes Using Saffron
• Buy Organic Saffron