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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. Almond Pistachio Saffron Curry Sauce
  2. Almond-pistachio Saffron Curry Sauce - N. India
  3. Artichokes Braised With Saffron, Black Olives And Almonds
  4. Asparagus Soup With Saffron
  5. Astakos Plaki - Lobster In Tomato Sauce With Saffron Rice
  6. Baked Clams With Tasso Gratinee With A Saffron Sabayon
  7. Baked Halibut In Saffron Broth, Potatoes, Tomato-Black Olive
  8. Basmati Rice With Spices and Saffron
  9. Braised Chard Stems With Saffron And Tomato
  10. Buttered Saffron Rice
  11. Cauliflower Risotto With Saffron
  12. Chicken And Vegetables In Saffron Broth
  13. Chicken In Saffron And Garlic Sauce I
  14. Chicken In Saffron And Garlic Sauce II
  15. Chicken In Saffron And Garlic Sauce - 1
  16. Chicken Korma In A Coconut And Saffron Sauce
  17. Chicken Paillards With Saffron Sauce And Tomato Confetti
  18. Chicken Stew With Fennel And Saffron
  19. Chicken Thighs With Saffron, Green Olives And Mint
  20. Clams With Saffron And Tomatoes
  21. Couscous Salad W/Saffron & Currants
  22. Couscous Salad W/Saffron And Currants
  23. Crawfish And Salmon Mousse With Tomato-Saffron Cream Sauce
  24. Creamy, Saffron Condensed Yogurt Dessert (Shrikhand)
  25. Eggplant With Yogurt And Saffron - {Kashmiri Baingan}
  26. Festival Shrimp And Saffron Rice
  27. Festive Saffron Pilaf
  28. Fish Broth With Oysters And Saffron
  29. Fragrant Saffron Pasta Salad
  30. Garlic And Saffron Soup
  31. Garlic Saffron Mayonnaise
  32. Ginger And Saffron Stir-Fry Vegetables
  33. Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon With Yellow Pepper Saffron Sauce
  34. Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon With Yellow Pepper Saffron Sauce
  35. Grilled Portabellas Over Saffron Couscous
  36. Grilled Scallops With Saffron Couscous
  37. Halibut In Saffron Broth
  38. Halibut With Saffron Sauce
  39. Hearty Saffron-Rich Tomato-Fennel Soup
  40. Italian New Year's - Mussels W/Saffron-Tomato Mayonnaise
  41. Kesar Chawal (Rice With Saffron)
  42. Kesar Ke Chaval - Saffron Rice
  43. Kheema Biryani (Saffron Rice With Ground Lamb)
  44. La Madeleine's Saffron Rice
  45. Lamb And Vegetable Kabobs On Saffron Rice
  46. Lamb Tajine With Apricots, Saffron And Ginger
  47. Lasagna Sarde With Lobster, Tomatoes And Saffron
  48. Lasagna Sarde With Lobster, Tomatoes And Saffron
  49. Le Mourtairol - {Perigourdine Saffron Soup}
  50. Linguine With Scallops And Snow Peas In A Saffron Sauce
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Recipe Ingredients

  1. Akbari Murg-bhat
  2. Alaska Paella
  3. Albondingas Soup
  4. Almond Pistachio Saffron Curry Sauce
  5. Almond-pistachio Saffron Curry Sauce - N. India
  6. Amish-Style Chicken And Corn Soup
  7. Apple-Honey Rice
  8. Arancine With Ragu
  9. Arancine With Sardines
  10. Argentine Marinade
  11. Argentine Marinade For Chicken Or Seafood
  12. Arroz Al Horno With Quail, Oranges And Pine Nuts
  13. Arroz Amarillo Con Camarones -Yellow Rice and Shrimp
  14. Arroz Amarillo With Peas
  15. Arroz Con Pollo
  16. Arroz Con Pollo
  17. Arroz Con Pollo - 4
  18. Arroz Con Pollo II
  19. Arroz Mejicana (Mexican Rice)
  20. Artichoke Khoresh
  21. Artichokes Braised With Saffron, Black Olives And Almonds
  22. Asparagus Soup With Saffron
  23. Astakos Plaki - Lobster In Tomato Sauce
  24. Astakos Plaki - Lobster In Tomato Sauce With Saffron Rice
  25. Badami Gosht - Lamb, Yoghurt, Coconut and Almond Masala
  26. Badami Halu (badam Milk)
  27. Baked Clams With Tasso Gratinee With A Saffron Sabayon
  28. Baked Halibut In Saffron Broth, Potatoes, Tomato-Black Olive
  29. Baked Lemon' N' Spice Basmati Rice
  30. Baked Salmon Provencale
  31. Baked Ziti With Cauliflower - {Ziti Gratinati}
  32. Bangladesh Kurma or Korma
  33. Bangladesh Kurma Or Korma2
  34. Barcelona Beef Stew
  35. Basmati Rice
  36. Basmati Rice With Raisins, Nuts and Peas
  37. Basmati Rice With Spices and Saffron
  38. Bastila (Moroccan Chicken Pie)
  39. Basundi (Creamy Milk Pudding)
  40. Beef And Leek Croquettes - {Keftes De Prasa}
  41. Beetroot Halwa
  42. Bharwaan Dum Ki Raan
  43. Bhopali Roti
  44. Biriani - Delhi, India
  45. Biryani - Delhi, India
  46. Biryani Badshahi
  47. Biscotti Di Prato (Little Almond Cookies)
  48. Bistro Moncur Potato and Mussel Salad
  49. Bouillabaise
  50. Bouillabaise
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