Prices start at : 14.40 USD / 1 Gram
It takes around 15,000 flowers to produce a pound of saffron. The aroma is irreplaceable: musky, honeyed, floral, bitter, and fierce. Greek saffron is generally earthier and a bit more bitter than other types of saffron, but the honey notes are also far...
- Handling / Storage: Store saffron in a cool, dark place. Wrap in foil and place in an airtight container.
- Country of Origin: Greece
- Recommended Applications: Use saffron to season rice dishes such as rice pilaf, Spanish paella, Italian risotto, and Mexican yellow rice. Saffron is especially good when used in cooking seafood dishes such as bouillabaisse.
- Ingredients: Saffron
- Taste & Aroma: Warm & Earthy
- Basic Preparation: Ready to use, simply add to taste. Alternatively, crush and soak saffron to release its flavor. Many recipes call for a "Pinch" of saffron, which is equivalent to about 20 saffron threads.