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Saffron
This very expensive spice comes from the orange stigmas of a type of crocus flower. It has a mild, distinctive flavour. The plant is native to Asia and parts of Europe and is available either dried stigmas or as a powder form. Dried saffron may be ground, crumbled or used whole before being mixed with hot stock or liquid called for in a recipe.

Use: Gives bright yellow colour to foods. It is often used in Spanish rice dishes, such as the traditional paella, and in Indian cookery (also rice dishes) like Biriani.

10 things to do with Saffron
-Algerian marinade for baby chicken -Cape seafood soup
-Moluscos de pan con tomate (Mussels or clams and tomato bread) -Cuban-style baked paella
- Zuppa di pesce -Nasturtium butter coins
-Saffron cream pasta -Vegetable paella
-Bouillabaisse (French-style fish soup) -Lamb briyani
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