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Post by: DocBuzzkill on April 22, 2022, 01:32:59 PM
Saffron risotto (use the pressure cooker and it’s not only delicious, it’s foolproof).
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Yes! Risotto alla Milanese! Pressure cooker or Instant Pot is perfect.
For that, I use a generous amount (big pinch, so quite a few threads), and soak them for about 20 minutes of more in hot but not boiling water. It extracts a lot of the flavor. I add that to the IP (3 to 3 1/2 cups total liquid, so 1 cup of the saffron-infused water plus 2 cups beef stock). I can taste the saffron!
Post by: Natasha on April 22, 2022, 07:17:30 PM
Saffron risotto (use the pressure cooker and it’s not only delicious, it’s foolproof).This is what I did, but the saffron has no flavor. I used half the bottle. I think it was too old.
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Post by: DocBuzzkill on April 22, 2022, 09:00:52 PM
This is what I did, but the saffron has no flavor. I used half the bottle. I think it was too old.
Yeah, you may as well throw out old saffron. Fresher saffron should be fragrant. If it is not, toss it.
Post by: ihop on April 23, 2022, 12:27:40 PM
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Post by: DocBuzzkill on April 23, 2022, 06:24:39 PM
We had saffron arancini with manchego and chorizo as an app last night. Yum!
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I am in for any kind of arancini, but that sounds fabulous!
Post by: Chasing Amy on April 23, 2022, 10:18:22 PM
She wanted to “save it” because it was expensive. I found the never used container with her spices 20+ years later.
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Post by: Natasha on April 24, 2022, 06:08:17 PM
My mother was gifted with Persian saffron from a doctor she used to work with when he returned from a visit to his family in Iran.Ugh! Yes, I'm susceptible to that too.
She wanted to “save it” because it was expensive. I found the never used container with her spices 20+ years later.
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I may buy some more saffron but only if I plan to use it immediately. This saffron was bought 2.5 years ago in an effort to stock up.
Post by: caribougrrl on April 27, 2022, 02:04:18 PM
I buy it when I have a plan for it, then make a point of using it liberally and frequently until it's gone.
I think it's essential for a good biryani. And these potatoes are a great vessel for fresh saffron: https://www.lcbo.com/en/recipe/yukon-gold-mash-with-roasted-garlic,-saffron-cr%C3%A8me-fra%C3%AEche/F202006039
Post by: Natasha on April 27, 2022, 04:59:08 PM
I've never had biriyani but it sounds interesting.
Post by: Chasing Amy on April 27, 2022, 07:47:43 PM
I love mashed potatoes, so I'll give that a try.
I've never had biriyani but it sounds interesting.
Biryani is Indian rice pilaf.
Post by: Ice Cream on April 29, 2022, 06:00:29 PM