Saffron

[Natasha]

Is it worth it? How do you use it? If I was to make one thing with it, what would you recommend?

[glwestcott]

Paella


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[glwestcott]

Saffron risotto (use the pressure cooker and it's not only delicious, it's foolproof).


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[Ice Cream]

It's expensive and I buy it, but I wonder how much it contributes to flavor.

[Kumbaya]

I've only ever made 1 thing with it. It was a Blue Apron pasta dish.  I don't think it added much if any flavor. It was a premium recipe that we paid extra for.  So a bit of a disappointment.

[DocBuzzkill]

Saffron risotto (use the pressure cooker and it's not only delicious, it's foolproof).


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Yes!  Risotto alla Milanese! Pressure cooker or Instant Pot is perfect.

For that, I use a generous amount (big pinch, so quite a few threads), and soak them for about 20 minutes of more in hot but not boiling water.  It extracts a lot of the flavor.  I add that to the IP (3 to 3 1/2 cups total liquid, so 1 cup of the saffron-infused water plus 2 cups beef stock).  I can taste the saffron!

[Natasha]

Saffron risotto (use the pressure cooker and it's not only delicious, it's foolproof).


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This is what I did, but the saffron has no flavor. I used half the bottle. I think it was too old.

[DocBuzzkill]

This is what I did, but the saffron has no flavor. I used half the bottle. I think it was too old.

Yeah, you may as well throw out old saffron.  Fresher saffron should be fragrant.  If it is not, toss it.

[ihop]

We had saffron arancini with manchego and chorizo as an app last night. Yum!


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[DocBuzzkill]

We had saffron arancini with manchego and chorizo as an app last night. Yum!


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I am in for any kind of arancini, but that sounds fabulous!

[Chasing Amy]

My mother was gifted with Persian saffron from a doctor she used to work with when he returned from a visit to his family in Iran.

She wanted to "save it" because it was expensive. I found the never used container with her spices 20+ years later.


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[Natasha]

My mother was gifted with Persian saffron from a doctor she used to work with when he returned from a visit to his family in Iran.

She wanted to "save it" because it was expensive. I found the never used container with her spices 20+ years later.


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Ugh! Yes, I'm susceptible to that too.

I may buy some more saffron but only if I plan to use it immediately. This saffron was bought 2.5 years ago in an effort to stock up. 

[caribougrrl]

yes, so many people use it sparingly and infrequently because it is expensive, which means so many people never actually taste it

I buy it when I have a plan for it, then make a point of using it liberally and frequently until it's gone.

I think it's essential for a good biryani. And these potatoes are a great vessel for fresh saffron: https://www.lcbo.com/en/recipe/yukon-gold-mash-with-roasted-garlic,-saffron-cr%C3%A8me-fra%C3%AEche/F202006039

[Natasha]

I love mashed potatoes, so I'll give that a try.

I've never had biriyani but it sounds interesting.

[Chasing Amy]

I love mashed potatoes, so I'll give that a try.

I've never had biriyani but it sounds interesting.

Biryani is Indian rice pilaf.

[Ice Cream]

I love biryani.