Saffron

[greengas]

throw it in with rice, sprinkle it over roasted squash, use it in marinades etc etc........................saying that, it's well over rated I think.

I have disagree with that I love saffron it gives dishes a lovely flavour

[Rhona]

throw it in with rice, sprinkle it over roasted squash, use it in marinades etc etc........................saying that, it's well over rated I think.

Maybe getting 1kg for a fiver wasn't such a bargain! I suspect it doesn't taste as good nearly ten years on...

I think it has an exquisite flavour - earthy and aromatic. I tend to infuse it before use, usually in a tablespoon or so of warm milk. I think infusion brings out it's true flavour.

It's a crucial flavour in a tagine or paella, and I use in Biryani dishes too.

I don't think it can be replaced easily, flavour-wise, though some substitute turmeric and cinnamon.