How to Prepare Saffron
On How to use Saffron: Take a pinch of Saffron (15-30 threads) and grind it into a fine powder using a pestle and mortar or electric grinder. *For ease of grinding, you can add kosher salt or small amount of sugar* to your pestle and mortar which acts an abrasive, to reduce the saffron into a fine powder. Once the Saffron is grounded, add the powder to a small amount of hot water (2 ounces/4-5 tbsp) and let it steep for a min of 10 minutes. We recommend steeping for 30 minutes.The longer the better! Saffron releases its Color, Flavor, and Aroma when it's grounded into a fine powder and steeped in hot or warm water. Once you have your concentrated liquid, you can add it to your rice dishes, use it as a marinade for white meats or vegetables. If your recipe or dish already has broth, you can skip the water infusion process and add the powder directly to your broth.