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SAFFRON
RECIPES
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Saffron comes from the three red stigmas inside the crocus flower. Grown in high altitude, they are hand-picked, collected and dried for distribution.
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So why is it so expensive?
It takes approximately 75,000 crocus flowers to produce 1-pound of saffron.
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When purchasing saffron, look for long crimson threads.
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Use a mortar and pestle to grind your saffron, then steep in hot water.
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Saffron and yogurt make a wonderful marinade for Persian chicken kebab (
joojeh kabab
).
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You can also make chicken kabobs in the oven with this dry rub chicken seasoning that includes saffron!
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Elevate your roast chicken dinner with some golden saffron butter.
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Aromatic basmati rice is topped with saffron rice and potato crust for a wonderful side dish.
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Tahchin
is a baked Persian saffron rice cake
that includes chicken and is garnished with barberries (zereshk).
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These golden saffron mashed potatoes is an elegant twist on a classic dish.
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Sholeh Zard
is a wonderful Persian rice pudding made with saffron, rosewater and almonds.
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These Persian saffron raisin cookies are aromatic, buttery and are amazing!
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This delicious no churn Persian ice cream (
bastani
) is made with rosewater, saffron and pistachios.
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