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What is saffron and where can you buy it?
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- Adam Bush
Published: April 17, 2020 at 11:31 PM
Discover what saffron is, where to shop for it, and how to use it in our ingredient glossary
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Check out our guide to saffron, including where to buy it and plenty of recipe inspiration, then read about turmeric, harissa and curry leaves.
What is saffron?
Saffron is the stigma (part of the reproductive system of a flower) from the crocus. Hand-harvested, it comes in strands and is the most expensive spice by weight. Saffron imparts a vivid golden colour to food and its unique flavour is prized across Eastern Asia, Persia, the Middle East and the Mediterranean.
Where to buy saffron
Carmencita saffron, £6.99/0.37g, olive shop
East End Saffron, £2.75/1g, Tesco
D.O. La Mancha Spanish Saffron, £13.99/1g, Amazon
Saffron recipes
Check out plenty more saffron recipe inspiration.
Saffron risotto
This soothing risotto is delicious on its own, or served with a roast chicken and the roasting juices from the tin. An impressive entertaining idea, if you've got friends round for dinner.
Crumbed asparagus with saffron yogurt
Here, asparagus is crumbed to add a wonderful texture. The saffron yogurt is a simple version of an aïoli but Middle Eastern style.
Preserved lemon poussin with tabbouleh and saffron yogurt
Check out this poussin recipe with preserved lemons. This easy dish makes a great alternative to any weekend roast recipe. Serve with freshly chopped tabbouleh and smooth saffron yogurt.
Crab and saffron pasta
Feeling fancy? Impress with this sophisticated linguine dish, flecked with fresh crabmeat, red chilli, lemon zest and saffron.
Shrimp and saffron butter orecchiette
A sophisticated Italian-style dinner, this saffron-spiked pasta dish pairs orecchiette with buttery brown shrimps, red chilli and garlic.
Authors
Adam BushDeputy food editor
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