Saffron

[Lindylou]

Have been given a HUGE pot of saffron - direct from the souk. I've been looking through my recipe books but can't find anything - apart from saffron roast potatoes. Does anyone have any recipes worth trying please? Not paella - don't like it. Too dry.

[juleejules]

Google Saffron recipes - are there are so many websites available I'm sure you'll find some ideas that appeal

try this site http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/b lspice11.htm

[Lindylou]

Wow Juleejules - Should keep me cooking for a while! Thanks.

[nickmo]

Use in plain boiled potatoes for a subtle colour and flavour.

Add to fish dishes like kedgeree, or in a milk poaching liquor for a nice colour.

Make a saffron and citrus butter to melt over a nice thick halibut steak....

Add to rice dishes like a biryani or to pillau. Or use in plain boiled rice for a nice colour.

Use in north African dishes like a tagine.

Nice with chicken dishes too, to get a golden glow on your meat....

Chuck into chowders or a bouilbaise, in any sort of bean stew, in Jamaican patties, with spicey veg side dishes, in a sweet dish like honeyed pears or with a kulfi.

See some 1200 ways at: http://www.astray.com/recipes/?search=saffron& p=1 and also if you are still looking, see the ideas at: http://chef2chef.net/search/s-recipes.php?sear ch=saffron

[Kleiber]

You lucky devil - d'you know how much that's worth?? Saffron is one of the most expensive things you can buy, weight for weight!!

[Lindylou]

Yup Sodemall10, its the real deal. Mine sister got it for me when she visited Saudi Arabia. Although, after reading all the recipes you lovely answerbankers have sent me, it probably won't be enough!

[shivvy]

You could try this soup recipe too Lindylou. I have made it before and thought it was nice although I am not sure how much the saffron added to the flavour?

Saffron Potato Onion Soup Recipe
Ingredients
1/2 tsp saffron threads
6 cups chicken broth
3 medium onions cubed, about 3 cups
1 cup heavy cream
3 medium potatoes cubed, about 4 cups
Instructions
Place 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads in 1/4 cup hot water and set aside for 30 to 40 minutes to steep.
Peel and cube 3 medium onions (approximately 3cups). Place in a large saucepan with 2 to 3 tablespoons water, cover and let sweat over low heat for 5 to 6 minutes until transparent. Watch carefully, do not let burn.
Peel and cube 3 medium potatoes (approximately 4 cups) and add onions along with 6 cups chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 25 to 30 minutes until tender. Put through a food mill or puree in a food processor or blender. Return to pan and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream together with the saffron water. Heat before serving but do not boil.
Check for seasoning. Serve topped with additional cream that has been whipped and thin slices of lemon.
Yield: 6 servings