Cooking with Saffron?!


Question: Cooking with Saffron!?
I just bought a gram of saffron to experiment with in cooking!. I know it's essential in paella and other ethnic dishes, but what other dishes could I use it in!?Www@FoodAQ@Com


Answers:
It permeates liquids very well and is most cost effective using it in that manner!. As an example, i like making an Alfredo like sauce with saffron!. Just let the saffron sit in the cream under very low heat to extract the most flavor!.

This will also work with stock based sauces!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Cooking with Saffron:
When determining how much saffron to use in cooking, remember that the saffron flavor will be stronger the second day!. In general, just use a pinch in soups and stews that serve 4 to 6 people!.
Saffron is especially good when used in cooking seafood dishes such as bouillabaisse and paella!. It is also used in risotto and other rice dishes!. Try adding some to your next beef stew or tomato-based sauce!.

To make a wonderful marinade for fish, add saffron threads, garlic, and thyme to vinegar!. Saffron is also used in bread and cake cooking!. Use your imagination and be creative when using saffron in your cooking!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

How about saffron ice cream!?

When using saffron, more is not better!. Too much saffron will make a dish horribly bitter!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

i use it with white rice!. Very Tastey

boil bouillon and add to the rice and the saffronWww@FoodAQ@Com

Rice pudding flavoured with saffron is nice!.Www@FoodAQ@Com





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