Description
Chefmaster Saffron Threads 1gm
The dried flower stamens, sold as “threads,” are widely used as seasoning in Indian, Greek and Italian cuisines.
Used in both sweet and savory, saffron can make a dish as simple as a bowl of rice feel a little more elevated.
How to use Saffron
In order for saffron’s color and flavor to develop, it first needs to be bloomed in warm liquid — you can’t just sprinkle it onto a dish. Heat up a small portion of water, stock, or wine, take it off the heat, and add a pinch of saffron. You should see the liquid start to turn a robust yellow-gold. You can then add this liquid to whatever dish you’re making.
Some easy ways to use saffron include:
Infuse broth with saffron, then use the broth to make rice, bulgur, couscous (pictured below), or another grain
Add a saffron-infused white wine to fish soups, stews, and braises
Jazz up sauce for roast chicken by blooming saffron in the pan drippings before making gravy
Add an intriguing flavor boost to desserts by blooming saffron in some warmed milk, then adding to your recipe (It’s delicious in vanilla ice cream along with a teaspoon of rosewater or in rice pudding dotted with raisins and swirled with cinnamon.)
Store in a cool dry place or store in the refrigerator for up to a year
