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Saffron – Pure Spanish

Saffron – Pure Spanish

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Spanish Saffron (Kesar)

Spanish saffron is a spice made from the dried red threads of the saffron crocus flower. It is best known for giving paella its golden colour and warm, floral taste. The spice is also called kesar in Indian cooking.

Each crocus flower has only three red threads. That is why saffron is used by the pinch rather than the spoonful. A small amount goes a long way.

What Saffron Tastes and Looks Like

Saffron has a soft, honey-like and slightly earthy flavour with a floral smell. The dry threads are deep red. Once they steep in warm liquid, they turn it a bright golden-orange.

The taste is gentle and the colour is strong. Saffron adds warmth to a dish without making it hot or sharp.

Ways to Use Saffron in Cooking

Saffron is used in rice dishes, milk puddings and breads across Spain, Italy, Iran and India. These are some of the most common ways to use it:

  • Paella and other Spanish rice dishes
  • Risotto alla Milanese
  • Saffron rice and chicken or vegetable biryani
  • Persian rice with a golden tahdig crust
  • Kheer, rice pudding and custard
  • Saffron buns and sweet breads
  • Fish stews and seafood soups

How to Prepare Saffron Threads

Saffron threads give the most colour and flavour when they are steeped first. Crush a small pinch gently between your fingers or with a pinch of sugar or salt. Then leave the threads in a few spoonfuls of warm water, stock or milk for 15 to 30 minutes.

Add the golden liquid and the threads to your dish. Do not put the dry threads straight into hot oil, because they will not release their colour as well.

Spanish Saffron FAQ

How much saffron should I use?

A small pinch is usually enough, roughly 10 to 20 threads for a dish that serves four. Start with less. You can always add more, but you cannot take it out.

Do I need to soak saffron before cooking?

Yes, steeping saffron in warm water, stock or milk helps it release its colour and aroma. Leave it for at least 15 minutes before adding it to your dish.

Is saffron the same as turmeric?

No, they are two different spices. Saffron is made from crocus threads and tastes floral and honeyed. Turmeric is a ground root with an earthy flavour. Turmeric is sometimes used for colour, but it does not taste like saffron.

Add Spanish saffron to your basket ready for your next paella or pot of golden saffron rice.

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Allergen Warning

This product is produced in a factory which handles nuts, peanuts, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, milk, sesame, mustard, soya, celery and sulphites.

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