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Saffron (Kesar)

世界一高価なスパイス!一握りで料理を黄金に染める魔法のめしべ

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Description

Dried stigmas of crocus flowers. Premium spice possessing a unique noble aroma and power to dye dishes beautiful golden.

Classification: For Luxury,Whole Spice,Ultra Premium

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How to use

Ingredients

  • Saffron

Instructions

  1. Soak just a few strands (a pinch) in warm milk/water for ~
  2. mins to extract color/aroma (saffron water).
  3. When cooking Biryani, pour over top rice creating yellow/white gradation.
  4. Use for flavoring milk-based Indian sweets.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips

Key spices

Saffron

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

Turmeric (substitute only for yellow coloring purpose)

Pairing

Biryani, Indian sweets in general

Trivia

[Hardcore] Since hundreds of flowers are needed for 1g of saffron, traded literally at prices equal to 'gold'. Due to many fakes, authentic Kashmiri saffron is a status symbol for India's wealthy.

Eating tips & etiquette

[Unique Eating] Dissolve in hot milk to make 'Kesar Doodh', sipping elegantly with a rich royal mood before bedtime!

Allergen

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