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Saffron

Saffron is a very costly spice, used to flavor and color food. The spice is actually the dried stigma (tiny threadlike strands) of the Crocus Sativus Linneaus.

Saffron is used all over the world to flavour and colour foods from Spanish paella to French bouillabaisse to Arabic lamb and chicken dishes to Indian dessert sauces, as well as in many Swedish and Cornish recipes, but as it's such an expensive spice, it's important to get every bit of flavor out of it. This can be achieved by either toasting and powdering the threads or steeping the saffron ahead of time in hot water or broth.

Saffron's aroma is often described by connoisseurs as reminiscent of metallic honey with grassy or hay like notes, while its taste has been noted also as hay like, yet bitter. Saffron also contributes a luminous yellow orange colouring to foods. Because of the unusual taste and colouring it adds to foods, saffron is widely used in Arab, Central Asian, European, Indian, Iranian, and Moroccan cuisines.

Saffron is a native of Southern Europe. It was known to the ancient Greeks and Romans. This herb is now cultivated in Mediterranean countries, particularly in Spain, and also in Austria, France, Greece, England, Turkey, Persia, India and China. The La Macha belt of Spain is the largest producer of saffron in the world and contributes 80-90% of the world saffron production. In India the cultivation of saffron is confined to Pampore and Kistwar areas of Jammu and Kashmir, extending to nearly 4000 acres.

Ancient Greeks and Romans scattered Saffron to perfume public baths. The 13th century Crusaders brought Saffron from Asia to Europe, where it was used as a dye and condiment. In Asia, Saffron was a symbol of hospitality. In India, people used Saffron to mark themselves as members of a wealthy caste.

Relevant Recipes for Saffron

Recipe Names

  1. Linguine With Scallops and Snow Peas In Saffron Sauce
  2. Linguine With Seafood In Saffron Broth
  3. Linguine With Shrimp And Saffron Sauce
  4. Lobster In Tomato Sauce With Saffron Rice
  5. Lump Crabmeat Remnick With Saffron Rice Pilaf
  6. Monkfish Stew With Saffron Broth And Wild Mushrooms
  7. Moroccan Chicken Soup With Saffron
  8. Mussels And Fennel With Saffron Cream Sauce
  9. Mussels In Saffron - {Cozze Al Zafferano}
  10. Mussels In Saffron Broth
  11. Mussels With Saffron And Tomatoes Over Pasta
  12. Mussels With Saffron Curry Cream (Cafe Campagnard)
  13. Mussels With Saffron, Guajillo Chiles, And Beer
  14. Norman's Creamy Conch Chowder w Saffron & Toasted Coconut
  15. Oven-Roasted Apple Saffron Jam
  16. Pan Seared Snapper In Saffron Sauce
  17. Pasta With Saffron Shrimp And Scallops
  18. Peaches In Saffron
  19. Perfect Saffron Pasta
  20. Piri Piri Lobster With Saffron Linguine
  21. Potato Saffron Omelet
  22. Pressure Cooker Saffron Risotto
  23. Roasted Eggplant And Saffron Soup
  24. Roasted Peppers with Saffron and Basil (.5 PTS)
  25. Royal Lamb Chops Braised With Nuts and Saffron
  26. Saffron And Preserved Lemon Scented Shrimp Rice Pilaf
  27. Saffron Broccoli And Potatoes
  28. Saffron Carrot Soup
  29. Saffron Chicken And Chickpea Stew
  30. Saffron Couscous With Currants
  31. Saffron Fish Stew
  32. Saffron Kulfi Pops
  33. Saffron Orzo
  34. Saffron Pasta With Pork And Tomato Sauce
  35. Saffron Pasta With Sugar Snap Peas
  36. Saffron Poached Pears
  37. Saffron Rice
  38. Saffron Rice
  39. Saffron Rice
  40. Saffron Rice
  41. Saffron Rice
  42. Saffron Rice
  43. Saffron Rice (Kesar Chawal)
  44. Saffron Rice - 1
  45. Saffron Rice - 2
  46. Saffron Rice And Seafood - {Arros A Banda}
  47. Saffron Rice Pilaf With Apricots And Almonds
  48. Saffron Rice Salad
  49. Saffron Rice With Chorizo
  50. Saffron Rice With Wild Mushroom Sauce

Recipe Ingredients

  1. Bouillabaise
  2. Bouillabaisse
  3. Bouillabaisse
  4. Bouillabaisse
  5. Bouillabaisse
  6. Bouillabaisse
  7. Bouillabaisse
  8. Bouillabaisse I
  9. Bouillabaisse (Southern French Soup) (6 PTS)
  10. Bouillabaisse - 1
  11. Bouillabaisse - 2
  12. Bouillabaisse Americaine
  13. Bouillabaisse Bites
  14. Bouillabaisse II
  15. Bouillabaisse Or Fulton Market Fish Chowder
  16. Bourride Of Mahi Mahi With Garlic Mayonnaise
  17. Braised Beef With Tomatoes And Herbs
  18. Braised Chard Stems With Saffron And Tomato
  19. Braised Lamb Shanks A La Emeril aka Osso Bucco Emeril
  20. Braised Osso Buco
  21. Breton Billi Bi - {Soupe De Moules Au Safran}
  22. Bulgar Sweet (lapsi)
  23. Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)
  24. Buttered Saffron Rice
  25. Cajun Fish Stew
  26. California Bouillabaisse
  27. Canadian Pimiento Woodcock
  28. Catalonian Fire-Roasted Lamb Rack
  29. Cauliflower Risotto With Saffron
  30. Cavatelli Al Sugo Di Pollo
  31. Charred Yellow Pepper Sauce
  32. Cheesecake Factory's Avocado Egg Rolls
  33. Cheesecake Factory's Egg Roll Dipping Sauce
  34. Chicken (Or Lamb) In Pomegranate Sauce (Khoresht-E Fesenjan
  35. Chicken A La Mallorquina
  36. Chicken And Barley Soup
  37. Chicken And Chickpea Soup
  38. Chicken And Vegetables In Saffron Broth
  39. Chicken Biryani
  40. Chicken For Almodovar
  41. Chicken In Saffron And Garlic Sauce I
  42. Chicken In Saffron And Garlic Sauce II
  43. Chicken In Saffron And Garlic Sauce - 1
  44. Chicken Korma
  45. Chicken Korma - 1
  46. Chicken Korma In A Coconut And Saffron Sauce
  47. Chicken Korma With Coriander
  48. Chicken Makhani - Butter Chicken
  49. Chicken Malai Kabob
  50. Chicken Or Lamb Biryani