Serving suggestion: saffron shrimp with additional pasta

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Shrimp with saffron

A light shrimp dish for two, with freshly ground saffron and clear preparation steps. Allow about 20 minutes for the shrimp dish, excluding a separate side.

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Prepare saffron: grind freshly, use thoughtfully

Keep saffron as threads until needed, in a dry, dark and airtight container. Finely grind the measured amount immediately before use. Only threads intended as decoration remain whole.

For warm dishes and drinks

Mix freshly ground saffron with a little non-boiling water at about 75 °C. Stir for 1 minute, then leave for 3–5 minutes at room temperature. Add the preparation to your dish or drink. Follow the recipe for the amount of water.

For ice cream, desserts and cold drinks

Place freshly ground saffron between a few pieces of ice in a glass. Stir for 1 minute at room temperature, then leave for 3–5 minutes. Use the cold preparation and count the melted ice as part of the recipe’s liquid.

Add towards the end: Saffrona recommends adding prepared saffron during the final stage rather than cooking it for a long time. For baked goods, incorporate the preparation into the batter or dough before baking.

This is our culinary recommendation. The necessary cooking and baking steps in each recipe still apply.

Questions about cooking with saffron

Why store saffron as threads?

Keeping the threads dry, dark and airtight protects them during storage. Grind only the quantity you need just before preparation.

Which preparation method should I choose?

Use the warm method for warm dishes and drinks, and the ice method for cold desserts and drinks. Follow the quantities and specific directions in your chosen recipe.

How much saffron do I need?

Use the quantity specified in the recipe and scale it with the number of servings. Thread sizes vary, so a thread count is not an exact conversion to grams.

When should saffron go into the dish?

Usually towards the end of preparation. Baking is an exception: the saffron preparation is incorporated before the batter or dough goes into the oven.

Are preparation times exact?

No. Times are estimates and depend on equipment, ingredient size and the starting temperature. Follow doneness cues and any cooling, resting or freezing requirements.

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