masteraznchefjr
Sous Chef
I got about 1 small bag of saffron for free because my friend didn't know what to do with it ^_^. Now I don't know what to do with it haha.
I got about 1 small bag of saffron for free because my friend didn't know what to do with it ^_^. Now I don't know what to do with it haha.
Being packaged in a bag does not mean it was not well packaged and sealed. The saffron I buy (and yes it is the real deal) comes in a bad that is in a glass jar. Since this saffron came from a friend it is possible that is how it was originally packaged and the friend just gave him the bag without the jar.I have never seen saffron sold in a bag ,it is always well pakaged and sealed,
How fortunate to get some saffron for free. I have avoided recipes with it because it is so pricey. I would do an ingredient search for recipes online.
being the most expensive spice in the world saffron comes in different grades,which I won't go into here. It has shot up in price over the last five years by 400% ! Something to do with Iran I was told. I like spanish mancha personally.
It is also to most subject to fraud and fakery. I have never seen saffron sold in a bag ,it is always well pakaged and sealed,
My question is this, could what you were given be Mexican saffron which is very cheap ,not haveing a relationship to the crocus flower stigma from which real saffron comes from ?? I have never bought or used mex saffron but understnd it colours the dish yellow, not sure about that though.try googling it.
Best regards Gage
Awful stuff, saffron. Dangerous too....<grin>...Better send it to me for safe keeping...
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