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How To Bloom Saffron
Learn how to bloom saffron in 20 minutes. This no fail technique lets you get the most out of saffron and use it in numerous recipes.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 1 kcal
Cuisine:
Persian
Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp ground saffron never use the threads without grinding them
- 2 Ice cubes
Instructions
- Place the ice cubes in a small bowl or jar. Sprinkle ground saffron on top of the ice cubes and let it sit in room temperature until the ice is fully melted.
- Use immediately or cover the bowl or jar and keep it in the fridge for up to a week.
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Notes
- You can use saffron in different recipes such as saffron chicken, saffron rice or saffron ice cream.
- Saffron is usually available in strands, you can use a small pestle and mortar to ground saffron.
- It's advised not to use saffron during pregnancy. Please consult with your doctor before consuming saffron if you're pregnant.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
1kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
1mg
(0%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 1kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.