Bangladesh Spice

Saffron & Jorda Rong (Food Color)

ビリヤニを黄金に染める！世界一高価な雌しべとオレンジの粉

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Description

Items used to dye festive Biryani and sweet rice (Jorda) into a patchy golden-orange. Due to saffron's extreme cost, 'Jorda Rong' (orange food color) is heavily used.

Classification: Coloring

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How to use

Ingredients

Saffron(Crocus stigmas)
Orange food coloring

Instructions

(Prep) Soak saffron in warm milk (or food color in water). Sprinkle randomly over cooked rice to create a patchy color.

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Key spices

None

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

Safflower (cheap substitute)

Pairing

Kacchi Biryani / Jorda

Trivia

[Trivia] The vibrant colors of Okubo chefs' Biryani aren't from spices, but from a quick sprinkle of this 'Jorda Rong' food color at the end.

Eating tips & etiquette

A Biryani with a mix of white, yellow, and orange rice grains is considered 'beautiful professional work'.

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