It is used in many Italian recipes such as risotto Milanese. The properties of saffron are numerous, in fact it is indicated for the treatment of depression, it promotes digestion and the reduction of cholesterol.
Where to use saffron?
Dishes: Milanese risotto, paella, Provencal bourride, bouillabaisse. Vegetables and side dishes: rice o cho, Indian rice, saffron pepper jam. Desserts: saffron ice cream, pineapple with cinnamon and saffron, delicious saffron, small saffron cakes.
When to put saffron in a dish?
Avoid putting the saffron too early, because it loses its taste and its vitamins. Never boil, fry or cook over high heat, as its aromatic molecules will be destroyed. For casseroles, it is best to use it about 20 minutes before the end of cooking.
Who uses saffron?
Saffron is used in India, Iran, Spain and other countries as a seasoning for rice. In Spanish cuisine, it is used in many dishes such as paella valenciana, a specialty made from rice, and zarzuela, made from fish.
How is saffron used?
Saffron powder can be infused just like saffron threads but in less time, it will take about 4 hours. Moreover, you can incorporate the saffron powder directly at the end of cooking in the juice, when you are on low heat, 10 minutes before the end of cooking, mix before serving.
What does saffron taste like?
Aroma and processing of saffron
The flowers of this plant of the crocus variety fascinate with their heady sweetish-floral fragrance and a slight hint of honey. The taste of saffron, however, is dominated by its earthy aromatic bouquet, accompanied by a slight bitter note.
Does saffron taste good?
Because the taste of saffron is a bit bitter and pungent. Additionally, eating more than 2 grams of saffron can cause side effects. Anyway, when you add saffron to your cooking ingredient, it does not make your food bitter or pungent.
How to use saffron pistils in cooking?
You can place your pistils (each pistil contains four filaments) in parchment paper to facilitate the operation. Then pour your saffron into hot water but ideally do not bring to a boil. After a minimum of 10 minutes you can add your infusion to your cooking dish.
When to put saffron in paella?
Saffron does not cook very long: 20 minutes maximum, so the ideal is to add it just after adding your rice. This prevents the sugar it contains from caramelizing, which would then leave a very unpleasant taste in your Paella.
How to put the saffron?
To use saffron well, the ideal is infusion (rehydrate the whole filaments, finely cut or ideally crushed in a mortar), in all or part of a liquid depending on the recipe: hot water, cream, milk, juice lemon, wine, broth or any other liquid except oil.
What plant gives saffron?
The genus Crocus is represented in France by 6 wild species. Almost everyone knows the spring saffron (Crocus vernus), whose flowers are born in early spring, in mountain meadows and lawns.
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