Saffron can be used to create varied, lightly spiced dishes like saffron rice, paella and saffron cake.
Saffron is the dried red stigmas of the flower Crocus Sativus Linnaeus. It is a natural way of adding colour to cooking (may stain plastic). Use sparingly.
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crushing lightly and steeping in a little water before adding to rice for paella or risottos. Transform mashed potato by adding a pinch of Saffron strands to the water when boiling, drain, stir in crushed garlic and olive oil before mashing.
Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
