Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Wordless Wednesday .... "Saffron"

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to use the spices of the  Asian Kings?

What is it?.........................
Saffron 

Where does it grow?......... 
Saffron, the world's most expensive spice by weight, is native to Southwest Asia.

How do you prepare it?....
It is a spice derived from the three stigmas from the flower of the saffron crocus, together with the style (stalks connecting stigmas to their host plant) are dried and used in cooking as a seasoning and colouring agent.

What does it taste like?.....  
Its taste has also been noted as hay-like and somewhat bitter...

What recipe would you suggest using this mystery Ingredient?..... 
The most common recipe where saffron is found is Saffron Rice.

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